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#98B3DC color code is #98B3DC. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #98b3dc.

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#98B3DC Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #98B3DC is 0.4408. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.14:1 against white and 9.82:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#98B3DC on white2.14:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#98B3DC on black9.82:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #98B3DC2.14:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #98B3DC9.82:1AAA

#98B3DC — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #98B3DC?+
The hex code for #98B3DC is #98B3DC. In RGB it's rgb(152, 179, 220), and in HSL it's hsl(216, 49%, 73%).
What is the RGB value of #98B3DC?+
#98B3DC in RGB is (152, 179, 220). Written in CSS: rgb(152, 179, 220).
What is the CMYK value of #98B3DC?+
#98B3DC converts to CMYK(31%, 19%, 0%, 14%) for print. Hex equivalent is #98B3DC.
Is #98b3dc a warm or cool color?+
#98B3DC (#98B3DC) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 216° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #98b3dc belong to?+
#98B3DC belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 216°, 49%, 73% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #98b3dc accessible for body text on a white background?+
#98B3DC on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.14:1 — 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 #98b3dc?+
The nearest Pantone match for #98B3DC (#98B3DC) is 15-4020 Cerulean Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #98B3DC in design

Practical guidance for using #98b3dc (#98B3DC) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#98B3DC (#98B3DC) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #98B3DC (#98B3DC) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#98B3DC 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

#98B3DC works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.