#97D9C1 Hex Color
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#97d9c1 is a light, pastel teal with soft green undertones and a cool, ashy finish. Its high lightness and muted saturation create an airy, gentle mood suited to wellness, healthcare, spring themes, and minimal interfaces. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or navy text. Black text achieves about 13:1 contrast. The hex code is #97d9c1.
Questions about #97d9c1
What is #97d9c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97d9c1 is rgb(151, 217, 193), in HSL hsl(158, 46%, 72%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 11%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #97d9c1 in a palette?
Pair #97d9c1 with charcoal or navy for readable text, then add warm neutrals, terracotta, or burgundy as accents to balance its cool pastel teal character while keeping the palette light and calm.
Is #97d9c1 readable on white or black?
#97d9c1 has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.01:1 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.