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#97B83D color code is #97B83D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #97b83d.

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#97B83D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #97B83D is 0.4120. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.27:1 against white and 9.24:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#97B83D on white2.27:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#97B83D on black9.24:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #97B83D2.27:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #97B83D9.24:1AAA

#97B83D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #97B83D?+
The hex code for #97B83D is #97B83D. In RGB it's rgb(151, 184, 61), and in HSL it's hsl(76, 50%, 48%).
What is the RGB value of #97B83D?+
#97B83D in RGB is (151, 184, 61). Written in CSS: rgb(151, 184, 61).
What is the CMYK value of #97B83D?+
#97B83D converts to CMYK(18%, 0%, 67%, 28%) for print. Hex equivalent is #97B83D.
Is #97b83d a warm or cool color?+
#97B83D (#97B83D) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 76° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #97b83d belong to?+
#97B83D belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 76°, 50%, 48% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #97b83d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#97B83D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.27:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #97b83d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #97B83D (#97B83D) is 15-0343 Greenery, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #97B83D in design

Practical guidance for using #97b83d (#97B83D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#97B83D (#97B83D) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #97B83D (#97B83D) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#97B83D flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#97B83D works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.