#97A235 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #97a235 is a muted yellow with olive-green undertones and moderate lightness. Its grounded character suits sale graphics, budget branding, construction signage, and spontaneous highlights. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal, cream, or deep navy rather than a full-page background. Black text remains highly readable on this color. The hex code is #97a235.
Questions about #97a235
What is #97a235 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97a235 is rgb(151, 162, 53), in HSL hsl(66, 51%, 42%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 67%, 36%.
Which colors pair well with #97a235?
Is #97a235 a warm or cool color?
#97a235 reads as warm and mellow because its yellow base is softened by olive-green undertones, giving it an earthy, practical character rather than the sharper energy of lemon yellow or a strongly saturated green.
Is #97a235 readable on white or black?
#97a235 has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.53:1 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.