#98EFC0 Hex Color
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This pale, high-lightness mint is clean and approachable. Because #98efc0 is highly unsaturated, it works best as a calming background or a secondary accent rather than a dominant brand color. It pairs surprisingly well with charcoal grays and deep plums, which ground its airy quality. Since black text maintains excellent readability against this hex code, it serves effectively for UI elements that require both softness and clarity.
Questions about #98efc0
What is #98efc0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98efc0 is rgb(152, 239, 192), in HSL hsl(148, 73%, 77%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 20%, 6%.
Which colors pair best with #98efc0 in a design project?
Is #98efc0 suitable for text-heavy interface backgrounds?
Yes, #98efc0 works well as a background for user interfaces because it maintains excellent contrast with standard black text. Its high-lightness and unsaturated quality prevent visual fatigue, ensuring that essential information remains sharp and readable for the user.
Is #98efc0 readable on white or black?
#98efc0 has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.44:1 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.