#97FCF5 Hex Color
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#97fcf5 is a pastel cyan with a soft, airy quality. Its low saturation and high lightness keep things gentle, which suits wellness apps, spring themes, and children’s products. Pair it with charcoal or deep teal, since plain white can wash it out. Black text reads clearly on top at 17.6:1 contrast. Use the hex code #97fcf5 as a calm base, not a bold accent.
Questions about #97fcf5
What is #97fcf5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97fcf5 is rgb(151, 252, 245), in HSL hsl(176, 94%, 79%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 3%, 1%.
What text color works best on #97fcf5?
Black text reads best on #97fcf5, with a contrast ratio of about 17.6:1, well above the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1. White text falls short, so save it for large decorative elements.
What colors pair well with #97fcf5?
Charcoal and deep teal ground its lightness, while coral adds a warm pop of contrast. Skip pairing it with white, which tends to flatten this pale cyan.
Is #97fcf5 readable on white or black?
#97fcf5 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.55:1 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.