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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#97A9D5 — Ash
#97A9D5 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 #97A9D5
- f4f6fb
- d3daed
- b2bedf
- 90a3d2
- 6f87c4
- 4e6bb7
- 3e5797
- 304476
- 233155
- 151e33
- 070a12
Color schemes using #97A9D5
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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#97A9D5 FAQ
What color is #97A9D5?
#97A9D5 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 223 degrees, 42% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #97A9D5?
#97A9D5 is rgb(151, 169, 213) in RGB, hsl(223, 42%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(29%, 21%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #97A9D5?
White text on this background reaches 2.35:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.95:1.
What colors go well with #97A9D5?
Its direct complement is #D4C396. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D4A396 and #C7D496 gives you contrast without the vibration.