#97A37D Hex Color
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#97a37d is a dusty, ashy lime with low saturation and soft gray undertones. Its grounded tone suggests growth, harmony, kindness, and dependability without feeling bright or playful. Use it as a supporting color in nature, sports, gaming, or energy drink branding, paired with charcoal for stronger definition. The hex code #97a37d supports clear black text at about 7.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #97a37d
What is #97a37d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97a37d is rgb(151, 163, 125), in HSL hsl(79, 17%, 56%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 23%, 36%.
Which colors pair well with #97a37d?
#97a37d pairs well with charcoal, warm white, and muted terracotta, creating definition and warmth while preserving its calm, dusty character in digital interfaces and natural, understated brand designs across many applications. Use charcoal for text and structure, while terracotta works best as a small accent.
Does #97a37d feel warm or cool?
#97a37d reads slightly warm because its lime-green base leans toward yellow, while low saturation and gray undertones keep the effect restrained, earthy, and softly balanced across most surrounding palettes and lighting. It feels more natural and subdued than playful or neon.
Is #97a37d readable on white or black?
#97a37d has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.85:1 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.