#97A97C Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #97a97c is a soft lime green with gray undertones and low saturation. Its gentle appearance suggests peace, growth, and natural harmony without feeling bright or sugary. Use it as a supporting tone for spring branding, baby products, or nature-led interfaces. Black text maintains strong readability on this color. The hex code is #97a97c.
Questions about #97a97c
What is #97a97c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97a97c is rgb(151, 169, 124), in HSL hsl(84, 21%, 57%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 27%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #97a97c?
For balanced palettes, pair #97a97c with charcoal for readable text, cream for softness, or terracotta for warm contrast; muted navy can add depth across branding and UI palettes.
Does #97a97c look warm or cool?
#97a97c reads as gently warm-neutral: its yellow-green base adds a mild olive cast, while gray undertones soften the warmth and keep it from feeling bright, tropical, or strongly yellow on screen.
Is #97a97c readable on white or black?
#97a97c has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.28:1 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.