#97A7AB Hex Color
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#97a7ab is a light, muted cyan with dusty gray undertones and low saturation. Its ashy finish suggests trust, clarity, and thoughtful communication without feeling cold. Use it as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or productivity interfaces, pairing it with charcoal text. Black text reaches about 8.4:1 contrast, while large areas can look washed out beside white.
Questions about #97a7ab
What is #97a7ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97a7ab is rgb(151, 167, 171), in HSL hsl(192, 11%, 63%) and in CMYK 12%, 2%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #97a7ab?
#97a7ab pairs well with charcoal, muted navy, and warm off-white, which balance its pale cyan body and dusty gray undertones without making the palette feel sterile. Use warmer accents sparingly to keep the design focused.
Is #97a7ab readable on white or black?
#97a7ab has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.43:1 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.