#97B08E Hex Color
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Somewhere between sage and dusty pistachio, #97b08e is a pastel lime with gray undertones. Its low saturation keeps it calm and grounded, which suits spring themes and baby products. It works best as a background for black text, which clears WCAG AA contrast with room to spare. Try pairing the hex code with deep plum for a softer take on green.
Questions about #97b08e
What is #97b08e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97b08e is rgb(151, 176, 142), in HSL hsl(104, 18%, 62%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 19%, 31%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #97b08e?
Deep plum, charcoal, and muted terracotta all flatter #97b08e because their richer tones offset its low saturation. Avoid pale yellows, which make it look washed out.
Is #97b08e readable on white or black?
#97b08e has a 2.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.91:1 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.