#97B4D7 Hex Color
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#97b4d7 is a light, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and very low saturation. Its soft, controlled look suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with navy or charcoal text; black text achieves about 9.8:1 contrast. The hex code #97b4d7 also supports gentle branding for baby products and social platforms.
Questions about #97b4d7
What is #97b4d7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97b4d7 is rgb(151, 180, 215), in HSL hsl(213, 44%, 72%) and in CMYK 30%, 16%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #97b4d7?
#97b4d7 pairs well with navy or charcoal for grounded contrast, while soft white keeps the palette airy; a warm terracotta accent adds energy without overpowering its cool, dusty blue base.
Is #97b4d7 warm or cool?
#97b4d7 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue hue is softened by gray undertones and low saturation, giving it a calm, controlled character that feels gentle on screen instead of vivid, icy, or energetic.
Is #97b4d7 readable on white or black?
#97b4d7 has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.82:1 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.