#98C4E3
A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Lightsteelblue.
About #98C4E3
Visually, #98C4E3 is defined as a moderate blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Lightsteelblue. Its digital footprint relies on 152 parts red, 196 parts green, and 227 parts blue light.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 33% C, 14% M, 0% Y, and 11% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#98C4E3
RGB152, 196, 227
HSL204.8°, 57.3%, 74.3%
CMYK33%, 14%, 0%, 11%
HSV204.8°, 33.0%, 89.0%
LAB77.1, -7.2, -20.1
XYZ46.6, 51.7, 80.2
Decimal10011875
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.85:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.34:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.77:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.64:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #98C4E3;
}
.text-color {
color: #98C4E3;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #98C4E3;
}