#97A3E0 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, cool pastel indigo creates a gentle mood without feeling childish. Because it maintains strong contrast, black text remains highly readable over #97a3e0. Designers often use this shade as a balanced base for UI backgrounds or baby products. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or muted olive greens rather than stark white, which can wash out the subtle chroma.
Questions about #97a3e0
What is #97a3e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97a3e0 is rgb(151, 163, 224), in HSL hsl(230, 54%, 74%) and in CMYK 33%, 27%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair best with #97a3e0 in a UI design?
Is #97a3e0 readable on white or black?
#97a3e0 has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.63:1 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.