#98C8DC Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated cyan has a dusty quality that feels light and airy. It serves as an ideal clean background for modern UI, as black text maintains an 11.6:1 contrast ratio against it. The hex code #98c8dc works well for children’s apps or productivity software. Pair it with other shades of pink to create a soft, balanced spring palette.
Questions about #98c8dc
What is #98c8dc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98c8dc is rgb(152, 200, 220), in HSL hsl(198, 49%, 73%) and in CMYK 31%, 9%, 0%, 14%.
Is #98c8dc suitable for UI text?
No, #98c8dc is too light to serve as a primary text color, as it fails accessibility standards against white backgrounds. Use it for expansive background areas or secondary branding elements, but always layer deep, dark typography on top to ensure readability.
What colors complement #98c8dc?
This light cyan creates a balanced, spring-like palette when paired with muted pinks or warm terracotta. For a more professional or corporate feel, contrast this airy shade with deep navy or charcoal grays to ground the design.
Is #98c8dc readable on white or black?
#98c8dc has a 1.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.63:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.