#97A462 Hex Color
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#97a462 is an unsaturated, earthy yellow with strong olive undertones. This muted tone feels organic and grounded, making it useful as a secondary accent rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or warm slate grays. Because of its high contrast against black text, the hex code #97a462 serves as a readable choice for UI elements that require both visibility and a softer visual presence.
Questions about #97a462
What is #97a462 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97a462 is rgb(151, 164, 98), in HSL hsl(72, 27%, 51%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 40%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #97a462 in a design project?
#97a462 works best when balanced against neutral, high-contrast darks like charcoal or deep slate gray. This earthy yellow also functions well as an accent color for muted, organic palettes, especially when paired with soft cream or warm off-white tones to maintain readability.
Is #97a462 readable on white or black?
#97a462 has a 2.69:1 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.