#98CCEA Hex Color
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Reach for baby blue like #98ccea when a background needs softness without going full pastel pink or cream. The hex code #98ccea sits light and low in saturation, with a gray undertone that keeps it from reading childish. Black text on it scores about 12.2:1 contrast, comfortably clearing AA for small type. It works best as a dominant base, flattered by warm accents like coral or tan.
Questions about #98ccea
What is #98ccea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98ccea is rgb(152, 204, 234), in HSL hsl(202, 66%, 76%) and in CMYK 35%, 13%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #98ccea?
Warm, earthy tones balance its cool cast best. Try terracotta, soft coral, or deep navy for contrast, and use warm cream instead of pure white so the blue does not wash out.
Is #98ccea readable on white or black?
#98ccea has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.16:1 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.