Permafrost Color – #98eff9: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Permafrost color hex code is #98eff9, and it is composed of 60% red, 94% green and 98% blue.
Permafrost is a light, muted, and cool color at 39% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.31:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Permafrost color (#98eff9) against dark backgrounds.

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Permafrost Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Permafrost, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #98eff9 |
| RGB | rgb(152,239,249) |
| HSL | hsl(186,89%,78.6%) |
| CMYK | 39, 4, 0, 2 |
| HSV | 186, 39, 98 |
| RGB % | 60, 94, 98 |
| XYZ | 60.9, 75.2, 100.9 |
| LAB | 89.5, -23.6, -13.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 39% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.31 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 16.05 (passes WCAG AA) |









