#97A6BC Hex Color
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Ashy, dusty blue with very little saturation. The hex code #97a6bc reads steady and dependable, which is why it shows up in finance, healthcare, and tech branding. Black text hits about 8.5:1 contrast on it, so small body copy passes AA. Best as a supporting tone or UI background; next to pure white it can wash out.
Questions about #97a6bc
What is #97a6bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97a6bc is rgb(151, 166, 188), in HSL hsl(216, 22%, 66%) and in CMYK 20%, 12%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #97a6bc?
Burgundy gives #97a6bc a richer, less obvious pairing than the usual navy combos, and warm terracotta lifts its gray undertone. For text, charcoal on top reads cleanly where white would fade.
Is #97a6bc readable on white or black?
#97a6bc has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.49:1 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.