#97E3F4 Hex Color
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Not quite baby blue, not quite mint, #97e3f4 is a pastel cyan that stays fresh despite its low saturation. Its high lightness makes it a strong background choice for apps, spring packaging, and children’s products. Black text on it reaches about 14.6:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with charcoal or navy instead of white to keep edges from going soft.
Questions about #97e3f4
What is #97e3f4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97e3f4 is rgb(151, 227, 244), in HSL hsl(191, 81%, 77%) and in CMYK 38%, 7%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #97e3f4?
Charcoal and deep navy give #97e3f4 the strongest contrast, since white borders can disappear against its lightness. Warm accents like coral or terracotta add energy without clashing.
Is #97e3f4 readable on white or black?
#97e3f4 has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.60:1 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.