#98CEE0 Hex Color
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Pastel blue works well as a background for airy interfaces, nursery decor, and spring layouts. The hex code #98cee0 is a light, very unsaturated cyan with a gray undertone, so it reads soft and dusty rather than bright. Pair it with charcoal or navy for contrast, and lean on it as a dominant base since fine detail can wash out next to white. Black text on it passes WCAG AA at about 12.2:1.
Questions about #98cee0
What is #98cee0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98cee0 is rgb(152, 206, 224), in HSL hsl(195, 54%, 74%) and in CMYK 32%, 8%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #98cee0?
Muted companions work best: charcoal, slate gray, and warm sand keep #98cee0 feeling airy. A small coral accent adds warmth without breaking the pastel mood.
Is #98cee0 readable on white or black?
#98cee0 has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.23:1 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.