#97BFD0 Hex Color
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#97bfd0 is a dusty, unsaturated cyan with a distinct ashy quality. Because it is light and muted, it functions well as a neutral background for interface designs. Pair it with deep charcoal text for high legibility, as the combination provides a strong 10.7:1 contrast. Use this hex code when you need to anchor soft, airy color palettes without adding intense saturation.
Questions about #97bfd0
What is #97bfd0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97bfd0 is rgb(151, 191, 208), in HSL hsl(198, 38%, 70%) and in CMYK 27%, 8%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair best with #97bfd0 in a design layout?
Use #97bfd0 alongside deep charcoal or dark slate text to ensure high legibility and strong contrast. Because this cyan is muted and desaturated, it also harmonizes well with warm terracotta accents or crisp white space for a balanced, airy look.
Is #97bfd0 considered a warm or cool color?
#97bfd0 is distinctly cool, carrying a subtle ashy quality that leans into the blue-cyan spectrum. Its low saturation keeps it from feeling overly vibrant, making it an excellent choice for calm, professional color palettes that require a soothing, grounded aesthetic.
Is #97bfd0 readable on white or black?
#97bfd0 has a 1.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.67:1 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.