Color #97DA7C Color / Colour Code #97DA7C
This page shows the hex color code for color #97da7c (#97DA7C). The colour is a green tone with 56% saturation and 67% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #97DA7C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#97DA7C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 73, 103, and 133 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 103, 223, and 343 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #97DA7C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 103 and saturation at 56%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 103 to 148 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 103 with its complement at 283 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 #97DA7C
Lightness variations at hue 103 and 56% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #97DA7C
Design Use Cases for #97DA7C
Balanced UI Color
At 56% saturation, #97DA7C 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.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 67% lightness, #97DA7C has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Success & Growth Indicators
#97DA7C falls in the green range (hue 103). 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 #97DA7C (hue 103) to its complement at hue 283. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 133. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #97da7c, #bf7cda);
CSS Code for #97DA7C
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About Color #97DA7C (#97DA7C)
#97DA7C is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 151 red, 218 green, and 124 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 103 degrees with 56% saturation and 67% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #97DA7C 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 31% cyan, 0% magenta, 43% yellow, and 15% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #97DA7C against white is 1.66:1 and against black is 12.64:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.64:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #BF7CDA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #97DA7C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #C6DA7C and #7CDA90, 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 #97DA7C?
- #97DA7C is Color #97DA7C, a green color (colour) with RGB(151, 218, 124), HSL(103, 56%, 67%), and CMYK(31%, 0%, 43%, 15%). Its perceived brightness is 187/255.
- Is #97DA7C accessible for text?
- Against white, #97DA7C has a contrast ratio of 1.66:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.64:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #97DA7C?
- The complementary colour is #BF7CDA (hue 283). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #C6DA7C and #7CDA90. The triadic palette adds #7C96DA and #DA7C96 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #97DA7C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #97da7c; or rgb(151, 218, 124); or hsl(103, 56%, 67%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 103 56% 67%; 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.