#97A6A6 Hex Color
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#97a6a6 is a dusty, desaturated cyan with heavy grey undertones. It maintains excellent readability, offering high contrast against black text, making it a functional choice for clean, accessible body copy. Because this muted shade appears professional and steady, it excels in technology or aerospace interface designs. Pair it with soft cream or charcoal to ground the color without losing its refreshing clarity.
Questions about #97a6a6
What is #97a6a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97a6a6 is rgb(151, 166, 166), in HSL hsl(180, 8%, 62%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair best with #97a6a6?
#97a6a6 works effectively with neutral tones that ground its desaturated, airy character without overpowering it. Using charcoal for text provides excellent readability and a modern, professional look, while pairing it with a soft cream creates a balanced, clean interface palette.
Is #97a6a6 readable on white or black?
#97a6a6 has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.32:1 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.