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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#97B0CE — Ash
#97B0CE is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 213° 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 #97B0CE
- f5f7fa
- d5dfeb
- b5c6dc
- 95aecd
- 7596be
- 557eaf
- 446791
- 355071
- 263a51
- 172331
- 080c11
Color schemes using #97B0CE
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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#97B0CE FAQ
What color is #97B0CE?
#97B0CE is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 213 degrees, 36% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #97B0CE?
#97B0CE is rgb(151, 176, 206) in RGB, hsl(213, 36%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(27%, 15%, 0%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #97B0CE?
White text on this background reaches 2.23:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.42:1.
What colors go well with #97B0CE?
Its direct complement is #CEB597. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CE9A97 and #CBCE97 gives you contrast without the vibration.