#97C080 Hex Color

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#97c080 is a light, muted lime with soft yellow undertones and moderate saturation. Its fresh, pastel character suggests growth and gentleness without feeling sugary. The hex code works well as a supporting tone for spring branding, nature backgrounds, baby products, and sports graphics. Use black text for strong readability, with about a 10.2:1 contrast ratio.

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What is #97c080 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #97c080 is rgb(151, 192, 128), in HSL hsl(98, 34%, 63%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 33%, 25%.

What colors pair well with #97c080?

#97c080 pairs well with charcoal for readable text and with burgundy or terracotta for warmer contrast. Its muted, yellow-leaning green also works beside navy when a palette needs stronger depth without losing its gentle character.

Is #97c080 readable on white or black?

#97c080 has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.16:1 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.

#97C080 Hex Color

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