#9097A7 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #9097a7 is a medium-light blue with gray undertones and low saturation. Its restrained look suggests trust and reliability, making it suitable for finance, healthcare, security, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or warm ivory rather than a dominant background. The hex code #9097a7 supports clear black body text at about 7.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #9097a7
What is #9097a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9097a7 is rgb(144, 151, 167), in HSL hsl(222, 12%, 61%) and in CMYK 14%, 10%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9097a7?
#9097a7 pairs well with navy, warm ivory, charcoal, and muted blue accents, which reinforce its calm, dependable character without making the palette feel harsh. Use the blue-gray as a supporting color and reserve stronger contrast for text or focal elements.
Does #9097a7 read as warm or cool?
#9097a7 reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue base and gray undertones soften warmth. Its low saturation keeps the effect restrained rather than icy, making it suitable for trustworthy interfaces, calm healthcare visuals, and technology-focused layouts.
Is #9097a7 readable on white or black?
#9097a7 has a 2.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.17:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.