#98F3EA Hex Color
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#98f3ea is a light, cool teal with high lightness and moderate saturation, giving layouts a fresh, sparkling finish. Its green undertone feels clean and youthful, making it effective for wellness, healthcare, spring, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting background with black text for strong readability. The hex code #98f3ea provides about 16.3:1 contrast with black.
Questions about #98f3ea
What is #98f3ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98f3ea is rgb(152, 243, 234), in HSL hsl(174, 79%, 77%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 4%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #98f3ea?
The hex color #98f3ea pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted coral accents, using dark anchors for balance and a warm accent for contrast without overpowering its bright teal character. Use charcoal or navy for text, and reserve coral for small highlights.
Does #98f3ea read as warm or cool?
#98f3ea reads as a cool teal because its bright cyan-green balance carries a clean green undertone, giving it a lively, airy feel rather than the warmth associated with yellow- or red-based colors. It works especially well in fresh, modern interfaces.
Is #98f3ea readable on white or black?
#98f3ea has a 1.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.34:1 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.