#97A694 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted green feels grounded and organic. It lacks high chroma, making it an excellent base color for sustainable brand identities or UI backgrounds. While black text remains highly legible against #97a694, the color can appear washed out against pure white. Use it as a supporting tone alongside warm terracotta to prevent it from feeling too sterile. The hex code is #97a694.
Questions about #97a694
What is #97a694 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97a694 is rgb(151, 166, 148), in HSL hsl(110, 9%, 62%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 11%, 35%.
Which colors pair well with #97a694?
Use warm, earthy tones like terracotta or soft mustard to prevent #97a694 from feeling too sterile in your designs. These complementary warm shades add necessary contrast and depth against the muted green base.
Is #97a694 suitable for text on a white background?
This color is generally too light for reliable readability against pure white backgrounds due to low contrast ratios. It works best as an accent color or a background fill, with dark charcoal or near-black text used for primary content.
Is #97a694 readable on white or black?
#97a694 has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.19:1 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.