#97EA5B Hex Color
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This neon lime is exceptionally bright, with a high-saturation yellow undertone that demands attention. Because it is so intense, #97ea5b works best as a sharp accent or a call-to-action button rather than a background. Pair it with deep charcoal or matte black to ground its high energy, as the strong contrast ensures excellent readability for text and interface elements.
Questions about #97ea5b
What is #97ea5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97ea5b is rgb(151, 234, 91), in HSL hsl(95, 77%, 64%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 61%, 8%.
What colors work best with #97ea5b in a design palette?
Pair #97ea5b with deep, neutral tones like charcoal or matte black to ground its high energy and maintain readability. Because the lime is so intense, using it sparingly against dark, desaturated backgrounds creates a professional, high-contrast look that prevents visual fatigue.
How should I use #97ea5b in a user interface?
Use #97ea5b exclusively for small, functional accents such as hover states, notification badges, or primary call-to-action buttons. It is far too bright to serve as a background color, as its extreme luminosity will clash with almost any standard text color, making content difficult to read.
Is #97ea5b readable on white or black?
#97ea5b has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.23:1 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.