#98C9B4 Hex Color
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This pale, dusty teal carries a strong cooling effect due to its high level of gray saturation. If you want to understand how to make gray, look at the balance of muted tones in this specific hue. The hex code #98c9b4 works best as a large background area, as it provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible for readers.
Questions about #98c9b4
What is #98c9b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98c9b4 is rgb(152, 201, 180), in HSL hsl(154, 31%, 69%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 10%, 21%.
What color schemes pair well with #98c9b4?
The cool, muted nature of #98c9b4 shines when paired with earth-toned neutrals or soft grays to maintain balance. Consider using it alongside terracotta for a natural, grounded contrast that highlights the dusty quality of this specific teal hue.
Is #98c9b4 readable on white or black?
#98c9b4 has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.34:1 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.