Color Name
Opal*
Hex Color Code
#98BAB8
RGB Color Code
RGB(152, 186, 184)
CMYK Values*
18.3%, 0.0%, 1.1%, 27.1%
#98BAB8 hex color. RGB, RYB, CMYK, HSL, HSV codes and color conversions. Matching color names, palettes, paints.



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What color is 98BAB8?

The RGB color code for color number #98BAB8 is RGB(152, 186, 184). In the RGB color model, #98BAB8 has a red value of 152, a green value of 186, and a blue value of 184. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 18.3% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.1% yellow, and 27.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 176.5° (degrees), 19.8 % saturation, and 66.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #98BAB8 has a hue of 176.5° (degrees), 18.3 % saturation and 72.9 % brightness/value.



Color 98BAB8 is cool or warm?

Color 98BAB8 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #98BAB8? (For interior and product design)

98BAB8 has an LRV of nearly 45. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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#98BAB8

Light Color


Compare LRV 45 of #98BAB8 with dark and light Color




Is #98BAB8 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 98BAB8 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #98BAB8 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(152, 186, 184)
Red
152 (59.6%)
Green
186 (72.9%)
Blue
184 (72.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
18.28%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
1.08%
Key
27.06%

HSL

HSL(176.47deg, 19.8 %, 66.3 %)

Hue
176.47°
Saturation
19.77 %.
Lightness
66.27 %.

RYB

RYB(28, 62, 63)
Red
28 (11.1%)
Yellow
62 (24.5%)
Blue
63 (24.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
176.47°
Saturation
18.28 %.
Brightness / Value
72.94 %.

HWB

H: 176.47°

W: 59.61 %

B: 27.06 %

XYZ

X : 39.16

Y : 45.25

Z : 52.02

YXY

Y1 : 45.25

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 40.39%

M : 27.06%

Y : 27.84%


LRV

~ 45.3 %

Munsell Color System

9.2G 7.2/3

CIE-Lab

L : 73.06

A : -11.82

B : -2.8

CIE-Lch

L : 73.06

C : 12.15

H : 193.32

CIE-Luv

L : 73.06

U : -17.69

V : -2.23

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.27

A : -13.82

B : 1.24






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #98BAB8

Here are the colors similar to 98BAB8. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#A8C3BC Color
Opal
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#A0D1CA Color
Shelduck Blue
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)
#B2BEB5 Color
Ash Gray
ΔE - 7.76 (92.2% similar)
#8DA399 Color
Morning Sky Blue
ΔE - 7.82 (92.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 98BAB8.

#9BB9B6 Color
PANTONE 4171 C
ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
#A4BEBA Color
PANTONE 4170 C
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#9AB9AD Color
PANTONE 623 C
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#A7BDB1 Color
PANTONE 5585 C
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 98BAB8.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 98BAB8.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 98BAB8.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 98BAB8.

#ADD4DA Color
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% similar)


Paint color for Hex #98BAB8

Here are the paint colors similar to 98BAB8. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Behr

Hex color 98BAB8 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #98BAB8 to Behr



Benjamin Moore

Hex color 98BAB8 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #98BAB8 to Benjamin Moore

#9AB9B5 Color
Kensington Green (710)
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
#A4BBB6 Color
Rhine River (689)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#A6CBC9 Color
Thunderbird (675)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#ABC8C0 Color
Warm Springs (682)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 98BAB8 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #98BAB8 to Valspar

#9BBAB4 Color
Nursery Wall (P101)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#A6C8C3 Color
New-Age Green (M315)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#94AEA9 Color
Gin Berry (V101-4)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 98BAB8 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #98BAB8 to PPG Paints



Sherwin Williams

Hex color 98BAB8 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #98BAB8 to Sherwin Williams

#A0BBB8 Color
Festoon Aqua (SW 0019)
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#A3C0BD Color
Aquaverde (SW 9051)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#9EC6C6 Color
Raindrop (SW 6485)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#A8C1B7 Color
Hazel (SW 6471)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 98BAB8 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #98BAB8 to Farrow & Ball

#A5BEB9 Color
Ancona Blue (9805)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#96AFAC Color
Dix Blue (82)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#A0C5CA Color
Blue Ground (210)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#ACBEB3 Color
Green Blue (84)
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 98BAB8 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #98BAB8 to Dunn-Edwards








Color Combinations and Matching Colors


#98BAB8 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



98BAB8
Opal*

BA989A
Rosy Brown*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #98BAB8?

Color that best contrast with #98BAB8 is #BA989A, color name is Rosy Brown*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #98BAB8?

Complementary or Opposite color for #98BAB8 is #BA989A, color name is Rosy Brown*.





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