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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#97A5D3 — Ash
#97A5D3 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 226° 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 #97A5D3
- f4f6fa
- d3d9ed
- b2bcdf
- 91a0d1
- 7083c3
- 4f67b5
- 3f5396
- 314175
- 232f54
- 151c33
- 080a12
Color schemes using #97A5D3
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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#97A5D3 FAQ
What color is #97A5D3?
#97A5D3 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 226 degrees, 41% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #97A5D3?
#97A5D3 is rgb(151, 165, 211) in RGB, hsl(226, 41%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 22%, 0%, 17%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #97A5D3?
White text on this background reaches 2.43:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.64:1.
What colors go well with #97A5D3?
Its direct complement is #D3C597. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D3A797 and #C3D397 gives you contrast without the vibration.