Color #97D39E Color / Colour Code #97D39E
This page shows the hex color code for color #97d39e (#97D39E). The colour is a green tone with 41% saturation and 71% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #97D39E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#97D39E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 97, 127, and 157 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 127, 247, and 7 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #97D39E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 127 and saturation at 41%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 127 to 172 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 127 with its complement at 307 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #97D39E
Lightness variations at hue 127 and 41% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #97D39E
Design Use Cases for #97D39E
Balanced UI Color
At 41% saturation, #97D39E strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Light Background Tint
#97D39E at 71% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Success & Growth Indicators
#97D39E falls in the green range (hue 127). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #97D39E (hue 127) to its complement at hue 307. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 157. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #97d39e, #d397cc);
CSS Code for #97D39E
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About Color #97D39E (#97D39E)
#97D39E is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 151 red, 211 green, and 158 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 127 degrees with 41% saturation and 71% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #97D39E is 187/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 28% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow, and 17% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #97D39E against white is 1.73:1 and against black is 12.13:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.13:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D397CC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #97D39E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #AED397 and #97D3BC, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #97D39E?
- #97D39E is Color #97D39E, a green color (colour) with RGB(151, 211, 158), HSL(127, 41%, 71%), and CMYK(28%, 0%, 25%, 17%). Its perceived brightness is 187/255.
- Is #97D39E accessible for text?
- Against white, #97D39E has a contrast ratio of 1.73:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.13:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #97D39E?
- The complementary colour is #D397CC (hue 307). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #AED397 and #97D3BC. The triadic palette adds #9E97D3 and #D39E97 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #97D39E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #97d39e; or rgb(151, 211, 158); or hsl(127, 41%, 71%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 127 41% 71%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.