Light Dusty Azure is a medium-light, muted shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #97ACBA, which equals rgb(151, 172, 186) in RGB and hsl(204, 20%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C19 M8 Y0 K27, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#97ACBA - RGB
151, 172, 186 - HSL
204°, 20%, 66% - CMYK
19, 8, 0, 27 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Light Dusty Azure
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 8.93:1. Its complementary color is #BAA597.
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Light Dusty Azure color codes
| HEX | #97ACBA |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(151, 172, 186) |
| HSL | hsl(204, 20%, 66%) |
| HSV | 204°, 19%, 73% |
| CMYK | 19%, 8%, 0%, 27% |
| Decimal | 9940154 |
Shades and tints of Light Dusty Azure
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EEF1F4 - 100
#DCE3E8 - 200
#CBD6DD - 300
#BAC8D1 - 400
#A8BAC6 - 500
#97ACBA - 600
#7E8F9B - 700
#65737C - 800
#4C565D - 900
#32393E - 950
#191D1F
Color harmonies for Light Dusty Azure
- Complementary
#BAA597≈ Light Dusty Orange - Analogous −30°
#97BAB6≈ Light Dusty Turquoise - Analogous +30°
#979ABA≈ Light Dusty Blue - Triadic +120°
#BA97AC≈ Light Dusty Raspberry - Triadic +240°
#ACBA97≈ Light Dusty Chartreuse - Split 150°
#BA979A≈ Light Dusty Red - Split 210°
#BAB697≈ Light Dusty Marigold
Contrast and accessibility of Light Dusty Azure
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Dusty Azure | Aa | 2.35:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Dusty Azure | Aa | 8.93:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Dusty Azure
background-color: #97ACBA;color: #97ACBA;background-color: rgb(151, 172, 186);background-color: hsl(204, 20%, 66%);:root { --color-light-dusty-azure: #97ACBA; }class="bg-[#97ACBA]"Colors similar to Light Dusty Azure
- Light Dusty Capri
#97AFBA - Light Dusty Cerulean
#97A8BA - Light Dusty Peacock
#97B3BA - Light Dusty Cornflower
#97A5BA - Light Dusty Lagoon
#97B6BA - Light Dusty Sapphire
#97A1BA - Cool Gray 65
#9EA4AE - Light Dusty Cyan
#97BABA - Light Dusty Cobalt
#979EBA - Light Dusty Teal
#97BAB6 - Light Dusty Turquoise
#97BAB3 - Light Dusty Aquamarine
#97BAAF
More blue shades
- Very Dark Dusty Azure
#253037 - Dark Dusty Azure
#354550 - Deep Dusty Azure
#455A68 - Medium Dark Dusty Azure
#566F81 - Dusty Azure
#668599 - Medium Light Dusty Azure
#7E98A9 - Pale Dusty Azure
#AFBFCA - Very Pale Dusty Azure
#C8D3DA - Palest Dusty Azure
#E0E7EB - Darkest Cerulean
#001933 - Very Dark Cerulean
#002E5C
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Dusty Azure?
The HEX code for Light Dusty Azure is #97ACBA.
What is the RGB value of Light Dusty Azure?
Light Dusty Azure has an RGB value of 151, 172, 186 (rgb(151, 172, 186)). In HSL it is 204°, 20%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Dusty Azure?
Use black text on Light Dusty Azure. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.35:1 and black text has 8.93:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Dusty Azure?
The complementary color of Light Dusty Azure is #BAA597. Analogous colors #97BAB6 and #979ABA also pair well.