#97A7B6 Hex Color
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A muted, ashy blue with dusty gray undertones, #97a7b6 feels controlled and dependable rather than vivid. The hex code #97a7b6 suits security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces as a supporting background or panel color. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for structure. Black text provides about 8.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA body-text requirements.
Questions about #97a7b6
What is #97a7b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97a7b6 is rgb(151, 167, 182), in HSL hsl(209, 18%, 65%) and in CMYK 17%, 8%, 0%, 29%.
Which colors pair well with #97a7b6?
Does #97a7b6 look warm or cool?
#97a7b6 reads as a cool, muted blue-gray because its blue component exceeds its red component and its gray undertones soften the hue, conveying restraint, reliability, and a quiet professional mood rather than energy or playfulness.
Is #97a7b6 readable on white or black?
#97a7b6 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.