#97A2CE Hex Color
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Not a vivid purple, #97a2ce is a pastel indigo with a dusty gray undertone that keeps it cool and very unsaturated. Its low saturation makes it better as a supporting tone or UI background than a statement color. Black text holds about 8.4:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #97a2ce
What is #97a2ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97a2ce is rgb(151, 162, 206), in HSL hsl(228, 36%, 70%) and in CMYK 27%, 21%, 0%, 19%.
What text color works best on #97a2ce?
Black text is the safest choice, with a contrast ratio of about 8.4:1 against #97a2ce. That clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for small body text, while white text falls short.
What colors pair well with #97a2ce?
Pair it with terracotta or deep plum for contrast, or keep things muted with sage and off-whites. Its low saturation lets richer accents take the lead.
Is #97a2ce readable on white or black?
#97a2ce has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.37:1 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.