#97B1BD Hex Color
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#97b1bd is a dusty, ashy cyan that feels muted and grounded. Because of its desaturated quality, it serves as a sophisticated supporting neutral in tech branding or UI design. Pair it with dark charcoal for a professional, high-contrast look that remains easy to read. The hex code for this cool, greyish tone is #97b1bd.
Questions about #97b1bd
What is #97b1bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97b1bd is rgb(151, 177, 189), in HSL hsl(199, 22%, 67%) and in CMYK 20%, 6%, 0%, 26%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #97b1bd considered a warm or cool color?
#97b1bd is a distinctly cool tone, leaning heavily into icy blues and soft greys. The significant amount of grey desaturating the cyan ensures it avoids being vibrant or energetic, making it an excellent choice for calm, professional atmospheres.
Is #97b1bd readable on white or black?
#97b1bd has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.33:1 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.