#97AEB8 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy cyan carries a muted, desaturated tone that reads more grey than sky blue. Because it sits at a mid-range brightness, #97aeb8 works best as a supporting background or secondary accent rather than a primary field. Pair it with soft charcoal or deep slate for a professional look. The hex code #97aeb8 offers high contrast for black text, making it a reliable choice for readable UI components.
Questions about #97aeb8
What is #97aeb8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97aeb8 is rgb(151, 174, 184), in HSL hsl(198, 19%, 66%) and in CMYK 18%, 5%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair best with #97aeb8?
Pair #97aeb8 with charcoal or deep slate to establish a professional, grounded look that emphasizes subtle contrast. Its desaturated, ashy quality creates a harmonious balance when set against muted earth tones or crisp off-white neutrals for a modern, architectural interface design.
Is #97aeb8 readable on white or black?
#97aeb8 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.06:1 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.