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#97C9D8 Color — #97C9D8

Complete color reference for #97C9D8: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#97C9D8
RGBrgb(151, 201, 216)
HSLhsl(194, 45%, 72%)
HSVhsv(194, 30%, 85%)
CMYKC:30% M:7% Y:0% K:15%
CSS Color#97C9D8
Decimal9947608
Luminance0.5331

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#97C9D8 on White
Ratio: 1.8:1 — Fail
#97C9D8 on Black
Ratio: 11.66:1 — AAA
White on #97C9D8
Ratio: 1.8:1 — Fail
Black on #97C9D8
Ratio: 11.66:1 — AAA

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FAFCFD
100#EFF7F9
200#E0EFF3
300#D0E7ED
400#BBDCE6
500#97C9D8
600#79A1AD
700#5B7982
800#3C5056
900#263236

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 #97C9D8?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(151, 201, 216). The red channel is 151, green is 201, and blue is 216 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #97C9D8?

The HSL value is hsl(194, 45%, 72%). Hue is 194°, saturation is 45%, and lightness is 72%.

Does #97C9D8 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #97C9D8 achieves a 1.8:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 11.66:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #97C9D8?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #97C9D8 is #D8A697.