#97E043 Hex Color

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Bright and highly saturated, #97e043 is a sparkling lime color with yellow-green undertones and a fresh, energetic presence. It suggests growth and harmony in nature-focused brands, sports graphics, gaming interfaces, and energy drink packaging. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or deep navy rather than a full background. The hex code #97e043 supports clear black text with strong contrast.

Questions about #97e043

What is #97e043 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97e043 is rgb(151, 224, 67), in HSL hsl(88, 72%, 57%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 70%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #97e043?
#97e043 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and muted purple because these darker, less saturated partners ground its bright yellow-green energy and preserve its role as a vivid accent rather than letting the palette feel overwhelming.
Does #97e043 read as a warm or cool color?
#97e043 reads as a warm-leaning green because its hue sits between green and yellow, while its high saturation keeps the result crisp, bright, and energetic rather than earthy or subdued.
Is #97e043 readable on white or black?
#97e043 has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.05:1 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.