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#97AAD8 Color — #97AAD8

Complete color reference for #97AAD8: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#97AAD8
RGBrgb(151, 170, 216)
HSLhsl(222, 45%, 72%)
HSVhsv(222, 30%, 85%)
CMYKC:30% M:21% Y:0% K:15%
CSS Color#97AAD8
Decimal9939672
Luminance0.4029

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#97AAD8 on White
Ratio: 2.32:1 — Fail
#97AAD8 on Black
Ratio: 9.06:1 — AAA
White on #97AAD8
Ratio: 2.32:1 — Fail
Black on #97AAD8
Ratio: 9.06:1 — 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#E0E6F3
300#D0D9ED
400#BBC8E6
500#97AAD8
600#7988AD
700#5B6682
800#3C4456
900#262B36

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 #97AAD8?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(151, 170, 216). The red channel is 151, green is 170, and blue is 216 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #97AAD8?

The HSL value is hsl(222, 45%, 72%). Hue is 222°, saturation is 45%, and lightness is 72%.

Does #97AAD8 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #97AAD8 achieves a 2.32:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 9.06:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #97AAD8?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #97AAD8 is #D8C497.