#98A09C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #98A09C?

RGB(152, 160, 156), HSL(150.0, 4.0%, 61.2%), CMYK(5.0%, 0.0%, 2.5%, 37.3%).

Q: Does #98A09C meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.68:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#98A09C is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 152, 160, 156, in HSL 150.0°, 4.0%, 61.2%, and in CMYK 5.0%, 0.0%, 2.5%, 37.3%. The nearest named color is RAL 7004 Signal Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#98A09C

RGB

152, 160, 156

HSL

150.0, 4.0%, 61.2%

HSV

150.0, 5.0%, 62.7%

CMYK

5.0%, 0.0%, 2.5%, 37.3%

OKLCH

0.6981 0.0108 164.7

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 7004 Signal Grey

Color Psychology

Medium gray represents balance, neutrality, and diplomatic composure. It is the color of concrete, steel, and overcast skies, suggesting urban modernity and industrial strength. Gray communicates professionalism and impartiality in equal measure.

Design Usage

Medium gray is essential for body text, icons, and secondary labels in user interfaces. It provides the typographic backbone of design systems, separating primary from secondary information. Ensure proper contrast ratios since many popular mid-gray values fall below WCAG AA for text on white backgrounds.