#97B5AE Color Information

Hex color code: #97B5AE

The hex color #97B5AE is a understated cyan with RGB values of (151, 181, 174) and HSL of (166°, 17%, 65%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Sea Green

HEX

#97B5AE

RGB

151, 181, 174

HSL

166°, 17%, 65%

CMYK

17%, 0%, 4%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #97B5AE;
background-color: #97B5AE;
border-color: #97B5AE;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #97B5AE;
border: 2px solid #97B5AE;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#97B5AE]
text-[#97B5AE]
border-[#97B5AE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_97B5AE]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #97B5AE, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #97B5AE; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #97B5AE; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #97B5AE; background-color: #97B5AE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #97B5AE20; border-left: 4px solid #97B5AE; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #97B5AE; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #97B5AE in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

151, 181, 174

Red: 151 / Green: 181 / Blue: 174

HSL

166°, 17%, 65%

Hue: 166° / Saturation: 17% / Lightness: 65%

CMYK

17%, 0%, 4%, 29%

Cyan: 17% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 4% / Key: 29%

What color is #97B5AE?

#97B5AE is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B5979E

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #97B5AE to RGB:

rgb(151, 181, 174)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #97B5AE to HSL:

hsl(166, 17%, 65%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #97B5AE to CMYK:

cmyk(17%, 0%, 4%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral cyan tone, #97B5AE has RGB (151, 181, 174) and HSL (166°, 17%, 65%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #97B5AE is #B5979E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #97B59F.

Use #97B5AE in CSS: color: #97B5AE or background-color: #97B5AE. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #97B5AE

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 9.54:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #97B5AE?

#97B5AE is a neutral cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #97B5AE?

#97B5AE in RGB is (151, 181, 174) - 151 red, 181 green, and 174 blue.

How to use #97B5AE in CSS?

Use #97B5AE directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #97B5AE?

#B5979E (complementary), #97B59F (analogous), and #6A958B (lighter shade) work well with #97B5AE.