#98EFD3 Hex Color
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Pastel teal with a soft, minty glow. #98efd3 is light and unsaturated, so it reads fresh without shouting, best as a large background or supporting tone rather than a sharp accent. It flatters deep navy and warm coral. Black text stays readable on it at roughly 15.6:1 contrast. The hex code #98efd3 suits wellness, healthcare, and spring palettes, and knowing what colors make white helps when building tints this light.
Questions about #98efd3
What is #98efd3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98efd3 is rgb(152, 239, 211), in HSL hsl(161, 73%, 77%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 12%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #98efd3?
#98efd3 pairs well with navy for a cool, grounded contrast and with warm coral when you want a fresh spring feel. Soft grays and deeper teals also keep it from reading washed out on white backgrounds.
Is #98efd3 a good background color for text?
Yes. Black text on #98efd3 reaches about 15.6:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1 for body text. Dark text works far better than white text on this light pastel shade.
Is #98efd3 readable on white or black?
#98efd3 has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.62:1 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.