#97B09E Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #97b09e is a dusty green with gray undertones and low saturation. Its gentle, stable character suits sustainability, pharmacy, gardening, and natural finance branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm cream, since it can look washed out against white. The hex code is #97b09e, with black text offering strong readability.
Questions about #97b09e
What is #97b09e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97b09e is rgb(151, 176, 158), in HSL hsl(137, 14%, 64%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 10%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #97b09e?
The strongest pairings for #97b09e are charcoal and warm cream, which sharpen its gray-green character, while terracotta or muted burgundy can add warmth without overwhelming its restrained, natural mood in small accents.
Is #97b09e warm or cool?
#97b09e reads as a neutral-to-cool muted green because its gray undertones soften the warmer side of green, though warm cream and earthy accents can make the surrounding palette feel more welcoming and less clinical.
Is #97b09e readable on white or black?
#97b09e has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.01:1 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.