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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#97A5C8 — Ash
#97A5C8 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 223° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #97A5C8
- f5f6fa
- d6dcea
- b8c1d9
- 99a6c9
- 7a8cb9
- 5b71a9
- 4a5c8c
- 39486d
- 29344e
- 191f2f
- 090b11
Color schemes using #97A5C8
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#97A5C8 FAQ
What color is #97A5C8?
#97A5C8 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 223 degrees, 31% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #97A5C8?
#97A5C8 is rgb(151, 165, 200) in RGB, hsl(223, 31%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 17%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #97A5C8?
White text on this background reaches 2.46:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.53:1.
What colors go well with #97A5C8?
Its direct complement is #C8BB97. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C8A297 and #BEC897 gives you contrast without the vibration.