#97CCE5 Hex Color
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A pale, dusty blue with gray undertones, #97cce5 has low saturation and a cool, softened look. It suggests softness, trust, and reliability, making it useful for healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed interfaces. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or deep navy accents. Black text remains highly legible, with about 12.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #97cce5.
Questions about #97cce5
What is #97cce5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97cce5 is rgb(151, 204, 229), in HSL hsl(199, 60%, 75%) and in CMYK 34%, 11%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #97cce5?
#97cce5 pairs well with charcoal and deep navy for grounded contrast, while muted sage or soft neutrals create a calm, coordinated palette for interfaces and branding with a cool, dependable feel.
Does #97cce5 read as warm or cool?
#97cce5 reads as a cool, softened blue because its cool blue hue and gray undertones reduce warmth and saturation. That gentle character suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed interfaces, especially as a supporting background.
Is #97cce5 readable on white or black?
#97cce5 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.08:1 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.