#97A6D0 Hex Color
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#97a6d0 is a pastel blue with a soft gray undertone, so it reads muted rather than sweet. It works well as a calm background or supporting tone, though it can wash out against pure white. Pair it with terracotta or charcoal for contrast, or let deeper blues carry text and fine detail.
Questions about #97a6d0
What is #97a6d0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97a6d0 is rgb(151, 166, 208), in HSL hsl(224, 38%, 70%) and in CMYK 27%, 20%, 0%, 18%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #97a6d0?
Warm accents like terracotta, mustard, or charcoal keep it from feeling flat. Deeper navy also works when #97a6d0 serves as the lighter background.
Is #97a6d0 readable on white or black?
#97a6d0 has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.68:1 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.