#97B3C4 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue feels professional and restrained, making it a reliable choice for corporate interfaces or finance branding. Because it is highly unsaturated, it works well as a grounding neutral base rather than a focal point. Pair #97b3c4 with charcoal gray for a serious, high-contrast look that remains readable. The hex code #97b3c4 offers enough contrast for standard body text against black.
Questions about #97b3c4
What is #97b3c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97b3c4 is rgb(151, 179, 196), in HSL hsl(203, 28%, 68%) and in CMYK 23%, 9%, 0%, 23%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #97b3c4 considered a warm or cool color?
#97b3c4 is a cool-toned blue, though its high level of desaturation makes it feel more muted than a primary azure. It functions as a neutral gray-blue that avoids the visual harshness of vivid tones, making it suitable for professional corporate environments.
What colors pair well with #97b3c4 in web design?
This shade pairs effectively with charcoal or near-black text to ensure high contrast and readability. Because it is desaturated, it provides a stable background that allows dark typography to stand out without the visual vibration caused by pairing pure blues with black.
Is #97b3c4 readable on white or black?
#97b3c4 has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.56:1 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.