#97A0B7 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue carries a professional weight suitable for government and financial UI. Because it is highly desaturated, #97a0b7 works best as a grounding neutral or background color rather than a call-to-action button. It pairs well with crisp, warm charcoal grays. Black text remains readable against this hex code, ensuring that your data-heavy designs maintain high accessibility standards for all users.
Questions about #97a0b7
What is #97a0b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97a0b7 is rgb(151, 160, 183), in HSL hsl(223, 18%, 65%) and in CMYK 17%, 13%, 0%, 28%.
Why is #97a0b7 suitable for data-heavy user interfaces?
#97a0b7 acts as a stable, desaturated neutral that reduces visual noise in complex applications. Its muted character allows data points to remain the focus while maintaining high readability standards against black text, making it ideal for financial and government software environments.
What color combinations work best with #97a0b7?
This shade pairs best with charcoal or warm greys to maintain a professional, grounded aesthetic. Because it is highly desaturated, adding warmer, darker tones creates a necessary visual contrast, ensuring your layout feels balanced and accessible without appearing sterile or cold.
Is #97a0b7 readable on white or black?
#97a0b7 has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.02:1 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.