#97BD8E Hex Color
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Far from a vivid grass green, #97bd8e is a dusty pastel green with gray undertones. Its low saturation gives it a soft, settled feel that suits wellness branding, packaging, and spring layouts. Use it as a dominant background, where black text holds about 10:1 contrast and passes AA with room to spare. Pair it with charcoal or muted plum so it does not read flat next to white.
Questions about #97bd8e
What is #97bd8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97bd8e is rgb(151, 189, 142), in HSL hsl(109, 26%, 65%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 25%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #97bd8e?
Its grayed green base flatters charcoal, muted plum, and warm cream, which keep it from washing out against plain white. A dusty terracotta accent also adds warmth without clashing with its soft, low-saturation character.
Is #97bd8e readable on white or black?
#97bd8e has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.98:1 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.