#97A089 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty lime carries significant grey undertones, making it a sophisticated alternative to brighter greens. Because #97a089 is unsaturated, it works best as a stabilizing background or secondary tone rather than a focal point. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for high readability, as black text remains clear against its surface. Designers often use this shade in nature-inspired branding to ground more energetic palettes.
Questions about #97a089
What is #97a089 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97a089 is rgb(151, 160, 137), in HSL hsl(83, 11%, 58%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 14%, 37%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #97a089?
Does #97a089 feel warm or cool?
This color leans cool due to its significant grey undertones, which dull the natural vibrancy of the lime. While it retains the organic feel of a plant-based green, the grey saturation creates a more serious, professional mood compared to brighter, yellow-heavy limes.
Is #97a089 readable on white or black?
#97a089 has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.70:1 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.