#97987E Hex Color
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#97987e is a dusty, low-saturation yellow-olive with gray undertones. Its subdued lightness suggests earthiness, tradition, and practical resilience, making it useful for organic branding, outdoor products, and budget-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm cream; black text remains highly readable at about 7.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #97987e.
Questions about #97987e
What is #97987e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97987e is rgb(151, 152, 126), in HSL hsl(62, 11%, 55%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 17%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #97987e?
#97987e pairs well with charcoal for crisp contrast and warm cream for a softer, organic feel. Deep burgundy or muted terracotta can add restrained warmth without overpowering its gray-olive base.
Is #97987e warm or cool?
#97987e reads as a muted, slightly warm olive because its yellow bias outweighs the cooling effect of its gray undertones. Its low saturation softens that warmth, creating an earthy, traditional, and practical mood rather than a vivid botanical one.
Is #97987e readable on white or black?
#97987e has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.10:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.