#97BA41 Hex Color
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Close to the skin of a fresh apple, #97ba41 is a bright lime with a strong yellow undertone. Its saturation gives it real punch, so it works best as a small accent for buttons, highlights, and sports or gaming graphics rather than a full background. Black text passes AA on it with contrast near 9.4:1, and it pairs well with deep plum for a mix that feels richer than the usual neutrals.
Questions about #97ba41
What is #97ba41 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97ba41 is rgb(151, 186, 65), in HSL hsl(77, 48%, 49%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 65%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #97ba41?
Deep plum, charcoal, and dark navy all make #97ba41 look sharper by contrast. Skip pale neutrals like cream, since this lime reads washed out next to light backgrounds and holds its punch best against darker tones.
Is #97ba41 readable on white or black?
#97ba41 has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.41:1 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.