#97B2EF Hex Color
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#97b2ef is a light, cool blue with a soft periwinkle undertone and pastel saturation. Its fresh, airy appearance suits healthcare, finance, technology, and spring-themed interfaces. Use it as a supporting background or secondary 60/30/10 tone, paired with navy or warm charcoal. Black text remains highly legible, with about a 9.9:1 contrast ratio on this hex code.
Questions about #97b2ef
What is #97b2ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97b2ef is rgb(151, 178, 239), in HSL hsl(222, 73%, 76%) and in CMYK 37%, 26%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #97b2ef?
Does #97b2ef look warm or cool?
#97b2ef reads as a cool, light blue because its blue channel is strong and its soft periwinkle undertone tempers the brightness, keeping the hue gentle rather than vivid or harsh. It can bring a calm, airy feel to healthcare, finance, and technology interfaces.
Is #97b2ef readable on white or black?
#97b2ef has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.93:1 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.