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#97A8D8 Color — #97A8D8

Complete color reference for #97A8D8: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#97A8D8
RGBrgb(151, 168, 216)
HSLhsl(224, 45%, 72%)
HSVhsv(224, 30%, 85%)
CMYKC:30% M:22% Y:0% K:15%
CSS Color#97A8D8
Decimal9939160
Luminance0.3954

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#97A8D8 on White
Ratio: 2.36:1 — Fail
#97A8D8 on Black
Ratio: 8.91:1 — AAA
White on #97A8D8
Ratio: 2.36:1 — Fail
Black on #97A8D8
Ratio: 8.91:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FAFBFD
100#EFF2F9
200#E0E5F3
300#D0D8ED
400#BBC6E6
500#97A8D8
600#7986AD
700#5B6582
800#3C4356
900#262A36

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #97A8D8?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(151, 168, 216). The red channel is 151, green is 168, and blue is 216 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #97A8D8?

The HSL value is hsl(224, 45%, 72%). Hue is 224°, saturation is 45%, and lightness is 72%.

Does #97A8D8 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #97A8D8 achieves a 2.36:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 8.91:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #97A8D8?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #97A8D8 is #D8C797.