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#98A0F6 color code is #98A0F6. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #98a0f6.

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#98A0F6 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #98A0F6 is 0.3847. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.42:1 against white and 8.69:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#98A0F6 on white2.42:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#98A0F6 on black8.69:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #98A0F62.42:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #98A0F68.69:1AAA

#98A0F6 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #98A0F6?+
The hex code for #98A0F6 is #98A0F6. In RGB it's rgb(152, 160, 246), and in HSL it's hsl(235, 84%, 78%).
What is the RGB value of #98A0F6?+
#98A0F6 in RGB is (152, 160, 246). Written in CSS: rgb(152, 160, 246).
What is the CMYK value of #98A0F6?+
#98A0F6 converts to CMYK(38%, 35%, 0%, 4%) for print. Hex equivalent is #98A0F6.
Is #98a0f6 a warm or cool color?+
#98A0F6 (#98A0F6) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 235° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #98a0f6 belong to?+
#98A0F6 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 235°, 84%, 78% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #98a0f6 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#98A0F6 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.42:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #98a0f6?+
The nearest Pantone match for #98A0F6 (#98A0F6) is 271 C Pantone 271 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #98A0F6 in design

Practical guidance for using #98a0f6 (#98A0F6) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#98A0F6 (#98A0F6) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #98A0F6 (#98A0F6) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#98A0F6 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#98A0F6 is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.