#97C19A Hex Color
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A light, dusty green with muted, ashy undertones, #97c19a feels gentle, stable, and approachable. Its pastel lightness suits spring layouts, baby products, sustainability brands, and pharmacy interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with dark text, since black reaches about 10.4:1 contrast. Against white, it can look washed out, so pair it with deeper accents or typography.
Questions about #97c19a
What is #97c19a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97c19a is rgb(151, 193, 154), in HSL hsl(124, 25%, 67%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 20%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #97c19a?
Pair #97c19a with charcoal for readable text and terracotta for a warmer accent. Cream can support the palette, but white may reduce its visual presence. This combination suits organic packaging, garden identities, and calm editorial layouts.
Is #97c19a readable on white or black?
#97c19a has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.41:1 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.