#97A3C9 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated indigo carries a cool, muted tone that feels grounded and mature. Because it is highly readable, #97a3c9 works well as a base color for UI backgrounds or reliable corporate branding. Pair it with crisp white or deep charcoal to avoid a washed-out appearance. The hex code #97a3c9 offers a professional alternative to standard blues when you need softness without appearing juvenile.
Questions about #97a3c9
What is #97a3c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97a3c9 is rgb(151, 163, 201), in HSL hsl(226, 32%, 69%) and in CMYK 25%, 19%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair best with #97a3c9?
#97a3c9 works best when balanced against high-contrast neutrals. Crisp white prevents the color from feeling muddy, while deep charcoal provides the necessary structure to anchor this muted blue, creating a sophisticated and clean palette for interfaces.
Does #97a3c9 read as a warm or cool color?
#97a3c9 is firmly a cool-toned shade, sitting comfortably in the indigo spectrum. Because it is highly desaturated, it avoids the harshness of brighter blues, making it an ideal choice for backgrounds that need to remain calm without appearing juvenile.
Is #97a3c9 readable on white or black?
#97a3c9 has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.39:1 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.