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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#97B7BE — Ash
#97B7BE is a light desaturated teal sitting at 191° 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 #97B7BE
- f6f8f9
- d9e4e7
- bcd0d5
- 9fbcc3
- 82a8b1
- 65949f
- 527a83
- 405f66
- 2e4449
- 1c292d
- 0a0f10
Color schemes using #97B7BE
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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#97B7BE FAQ
What color is #97B7BE?
#97B7BE is a shade of ash in the teal family. It has a hue of 191 degrees, 23% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #97B7BE?
#97B7BE is rgb(151, 183, 190) in RGB, hsl(191, 23%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 4%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #97B7BE?
White text on this background reaches 2.14:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.83:1.
What colors go well with #97B7BE?
Its direct complement is #BE9F97. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE97A4 and #BEB297 gives you contrast without the vibration.