#97A374 Hex Color
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This muted yellow-green lands squarely in earthy, olive territory. Because #97a374 is so unsaturated, it functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or deep slate, providing a sophisticated contrast that avoids looking too neon. Black text reads clearly on this shade, meeting accessibility standards for readable, small-scale body copy.
Questions about #97a374
What is #97a374 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97a374 is rgb(151, 163, 116), in HSL hsl(75, 20%, 55%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 29%, 36%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
How should I use #97a374 in a design palette?
Because #97a374 is highly unsaturated, it functions best as a stabilizing base or background rather than a loud accent. It creates a professional, grounded look when paired with deep charcoal or slate grays for high-contrast, modern readability.
Is #97a374 readable on white or black?
#97a374 has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.80:1 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.