#98D6F5 Hex Color
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A pale, softened blue with a dusty cast, #98d6f5 reads gentle even across a full screen. The hex code works best as a background base, though it can wash out next to plain white, so deep navy or charcoal partners give it footing. Black text sits comfortably on top, at about 13.3:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #98d6f5
What is #98d6f5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98d6f5 is rgb(152, 214, 245), in HSL hsl(200, 82%, 78%) and in CMYK 38%, 13%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #98d6f5?
Anchor it with navy or charcoal for a dependable, professional palette, since the pale blue needs something darker to hold it down. A small terracotta accent adds warmth without clashing.
What feeling does #98d6f5 give off?
Its low saturation and high lightness keep the mood soft, trustworthy, and unhurried rather than bold. That makes it common in baby products, healthcare branding, and calm interface backgrounds.
Is #98d6f5 readable on white or black?
#98d6f5 has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.27:1 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.