#97AAB0
- Brightness
- 165.3
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 194°, 14%, 64%
- HSV V %
- 69%
- Lab
- 68.4, -5.3, -5.3
- CMYK (%)
- 14%, 3%, 0%, 31%
- PNG size
- 6.5 KB
- Tone / Feel
- mid, muted cool hue
Black text
8.69:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
2.42:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (8.69:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #97AAB0
Common Name: Light Grey Blue
RGB: (151, 170, 176)
HSL: (200°, 12%, 65%)
Contrast vs White: 2.8 (AA Pass)
Contrast vs Black: 6.1 (AA Pass)
Mood Blurb: #97AAB0 offers a cool, muted tone that conveys calmness and professionalism. Its greyish-blue appearance makes it versatile for modern designs, often used in both corporate and casual settings. It’s a color that is easy on the eyes, evoking tranquility, stability, and a subtle sophistication. Its low saturation makes it ideal for background elements and subtle accents in a variety of industries.
Close Named Matches:
- Sherwin-Williams (Meditative) - #96AAB0
ΔE=0.36 - Australian Standard (Light Grey Blue) - #8DA8AE
ΔE=3.06 - Trumatch (Trumatch 27-e5) - #89A9B0
ΔE=4.59 - Federal Standard (36375 - Medium gray) - #9CA5AB
ΔE=3.73 - Benjamin Moore (Silken Blue) - #9CB0B2
ΔE=3.05
Why Designers Use It:
- Light Grey Blue is a go-to choice for designers aiming for a modern and professional aesthetic. Its versatility allows it to be paired easily with both warm and cool tones, making it an excellent option for backgrounds, corporate branding, or soft accent walls in interior design.
- It’s popular in industries such as tech, healthcare, and interior design, where clarity and calm are essential. Its muted tone makes it an ideal color for creating an understated, polished look without overwhelming the viewer.
- This color is widely used in web and UI design, where subtlety is key for ensuring a smooth and pleasant user experience. It helps highlight content without drawing too much attention away from the primary elements of the design.
- Regionally, it has been embraced in Scandinavian and modern minimalistic design styles, reflecting clean, simple living. It can also be seen in various automotive and tech product designs, particularly for premium and high-end brands.
- The name "Light Grey Blue" evokes a connection to the sky or the cool waters of a calm lake, representing serenity and balance. This makes it a favorite choice in areas that require focus, such as workspaces, academic institutions, and even hospitals.