#97C8ED Hex Color
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This pastel blue is an unsaturated, dusty shade with a cool, airy character. It provides high contrast against black text, making it a functional choice for UI body content or clean backgrounds. Pair the hex code #97c8ed with charcoal grays for a professional look, as it can feel too washed out when placed directly against stark white.
Questions about #97c8ed
What is #97c8ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97c8ed is rgb(151, 200, 237), in HSL hsl(206, 70%, 76%) and in CMYK 36%, 16%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #97c8ed?
Use #97c8ed alongside charcoal or deep slate grays to anchor the airy aesthetic. Because the color is somewhat washed out, pairing it with high-contrast, dark neutrals prevents the design from feeling too faint or difficult to read on screen.
Is #97c8ed a warm or cool color?
#97c8ed is distinctly cool-toned, carrying the airy, crisp characteristics typical of a muted sky blue. Its unsaturated nature pushes it further away from warmth, making it ideal for clinical, professional, or wellness-oriented color schemes where a serene mood is required.
Is #97c8ed readable on white or black?
#97c8ed has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.80:1 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.