#97C0B0 Hex Color
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Sea glass with a gray wash comes close to #97c0b0, a dusty pastel teal. Its low saturation keeps it gentle, which suits wellness branding and spring layouts. It flatters warm terracotta and holds up as a UI background, though white text gets lost on it. The hex code #97c0b0 works best as a dominant base, not an accent.
Questions about #97c0b0
What is #97c0b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97c0b0 is rgb(151, 192, 176), in HSL hsl(157, 25%, 67%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 8%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #97c0b0?
Warm earth tones like terracotta bring out its green side, while charcoal keeps it looking clean and modern. Pale grays and near-white tones tend to wash it out.
Is #97c0b0 readable on white or black?
#97c0b0 has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.48:1 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.