#98CAEB Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue reads cool and airy. Because it is highly legible against black text, the hex code #98caeb works well as a supportive background in UI design for healthcare or tech interfaces. Use it sparingly, as this desaturated shade can feel washed out when applied to large areas. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys for a balanced, modern contrast.
Questions about #98caeb
What is #98caeb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98caeb is rgb(152, 202, 235), in HSL hsl(204, 67%, 76%) and in CMYK 35%, 14%, 0%, 8%.
How should I use #98caeb in a web interface?
#98caeb works best as a soft, secondary background color rather than a primary call-to-action button. Because it is highly legible with dark text, it provides a professional, airy feel for healthcare or tech dashboards that require a calm, non-distracting user experience.
Is #98caeb readable on white or black?
#98caeb has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.98:1 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.