Over the Sky color: hex code #98D5EA
Over the Sky has the hex code #98D5EA. It is a light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 59.6% red, 83.5% green and 91.8% blue (152, 213, 234).
Its hue angle is 195°, with 66% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 35% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 8% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.04:1).
Over the Sky (#98D5EA) color codes
| HEX | #98D5EA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(152, 213, 234) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(59.6%, 83.5%, 91.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(195, 66%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(195, 35%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 9%, 0%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.95, -14.33, -16.52) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.95, 21.87, 229.06) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(51.589, 60.201, 86.728) | |
| Decimal | 10016234 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Over the Sky, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #98D5EA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #98D5EA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #98D5EA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c8d1ebProtanopia
no red cones#bcc8eaDeuteranopia
no green cones#7adcdbTritanopia
no blue cones#ccccccAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #98d5ea; }
.text { color: #98d5ea; }
.border { border: 2px solid #98d5ea; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(152 213 234 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #98d5ea, #98acea); }Similar colors
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See #98D5EA on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #98D5EA?
- #98D5EA is a light, moderate azure known as Over the Sky. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Over the Sky?
- The RGB value is 152, 213, 234: 152 red, 213 green and 234 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Over the Sky?
- The complementary color is #EAAD98, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #98D5EA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.04:1 and white text 1.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.