#97ABB9 Hex Color

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Muted and slightly ashy, #97abb9 is a light blue with gray undertones and restrained saturation. Its steady appearance supports trust and reliability in finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use the hex code #97abb9 as a supporting tone with charcoal or muted navy, since it can look washed out beside white. Black text achieves strong contrast.

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What is #97abb9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #97abb9 is rgb(151, 171, 185), in HSL hsl(205, 20%, 66%) and in CMYK 18%, 8%, 0%, 27%.

What colors pair well with #97abb9?

#97abb9 pairs well with charcoal and muted navy, alongside other deep cool tones that give its pale blue-gray base more definition without adding visual noise. Warm wood tones or soft beige can introduce contrast while preserving its restrained, dependable mood.

Is #97abb9 readable on white or black?

#97abb9 has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.84:1 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.

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