#998BAE Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #998bae is a dusty purple with gray undertones and low saturation. Its restrained lightness suggests spirituality, sensitivity, and refined calm without feeling sweet. Use the hex code #998bae as a supporting tone in wellness, cosmetics, wedding, or luxury palettes. Pair it with deep navy or warm ivory. Black text remains highly legible over it.
Questions about #998bae
What is #998bae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #998bae is rgb(153, 139, 174), in HSL hsl(264, 18%, 61%) and in CMYK 12%, 20%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #998bae?
What mood does #998bae create?
#998bae creates a calm, sensitive, and refined mood through its muted purple hue and gray undertones, making it a strong supporting color for wellness, cosmetics, wedding stationery, and understated luxury designs.
Is #998bae readable on white or black?
#998bae has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.65:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.