#977C97 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated violet acts as a sophisticated neutral with a cool, matte finish. Because of its muted character, #977c97 works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with crisp cream or dark charcoal to ground its airy presence. The hex code #977c97 provides enough contrast for black text, ensuring readability when used for fine UI details or branding.
Questions about #977c97
What is #977c97 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #977c97 is rgb(151, 124, 151), in HSL hsl(300, 11%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair best with #977c97 in a UI design?
Does #977c97 read as a warm or cool tone?
This shade leans decidedly cool, carrying the muted, stony undertones typical of a desaturated violet. Because of this, #977c97 functions less like a vibrant purple and more like a muted neutral, making it an excellent choice for backgrounds that need subtle character.
Is #977c97 readable on white or black?
#977c97 has a 3.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.64:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.