#97A4CE Hex Color
Dusty indigo with a cooling presence
Dusty and cool, this unsaturated indigo sits comfortably between blue and purple. The hex code #97a4ce functions best as a supporting background, providing enough visual interest without overwhelming the page. It looks polished when paired with dark slate or crisp white, and black text provides high contrast for readable typography. Designers often use this shade for tech or healthcare interfaces where reliability is the primary goal.
Questions about #97a4ce
What is #97a4ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97a4ce is rgb(151, 164, 206), in HSL hsl(226, 36%, 70%) and in CMYK 27%, 20%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #97a4ce in a design scheme?
This unsaturated indigo works best when paired with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep navy for typography, and crisp white for structural elements. It also creates a soft, modern palette when combined with muted sage greens or warm sandstone accents.
Is #97a4ce readable on white or black?
#97a4ce has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.51:1 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.