#97ADC6 Hex Color
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Soft and dusty, #97adc6 is a very unsaturated pastel blue with ashy gray undertones. Its light, muted character suggests peace, trust, and dependable control without feeling cold. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in healthcare, finance, security, or spring-themed designs. Black text reaches about 9.1:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body-text backgrounds.
Questions about #97adc6
What is #97adc6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97adc6 is rgb(151, 173, 198), in HSL hsl(212, 29%, 68%) and in CMYK 24%, 13%, 0%, 22%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #97adc6?
Does #97adc6 look warm or cool?
#97adc6 reads as a cool color because its pastel blue base is softened by ashy gray undertones rather than warm yellow or red. That restrained temperature supports peaceful, trustworthy visuals without making the shade feel stark.
Is #97adc6 readable on white or black?
#97adc6 has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.10:1 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.