#97AC86 Hex Color
Soft gray-green with spring calm
With its low saturation and soft gray-green cast, #97ac86 feels like a pastel, ashy lime shade. Its gentle lightness suggests peace, youth, growth, and harmony, fitting spring branding, nature themes, baby products, and calm UI backgrounds. Use this hex code as a supporting tone with deep navy, while black text stays highly readable.
Questions about #97ac86
What is #97ac86 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97ac86 is rgb(151, 172, 134), in HSL hsl(93, 19%, 60%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 22%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #97ac86?
The best pairings for #97ac86 include deep navy, charcoal, and warm off-white, while terracotta or muted mauve adds gentle contrast without overwhelming its soft gray-green character. Use darker tones for structure and pale neutrals for an airy, balanced layout.
Does #97ac86 work with black or white text?
Black text offers strong contrast on #97ac86, while white text offers only weak contrast and fails typical normal-size accessibility requirements, so use a contrast checker before placing light text over this muted green.
Is #97ac86 readable on white or black?
#97ac86 has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.56:1 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.