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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#97BEB8 — Ash
#97BEB8 is a light desaturated teal sitting at 171° 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 #97BEB8
- f6f9f9
- d9e7e5
- bcd5d1
- 9fc3be
- 82b1aa
- 659f96
- 52837c
- 406661
- 2e4945
- 1c2d2a
- 0a100f
Color schemes using #97BEB8
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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#97BEB8 FAQ
What color is #97BEB8?
#97BEB8 is a shade of ash in the teal family. It has a hue of 171 degrees, 23% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #97BEB8?
#97BEB8 is rgb(151, 190, 184) in RGB, hsl(171, 23%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 0%, 3%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #97BEB8?
White text on this background reaches 2.02:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.37:1.
What colors go well with #97BEB8?
Its direct complement is #BE979D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE97B1 and #BEA597 gives you contrast without the vibration.