#97AE67 color
The hex color #97AE67 is a desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 59.2% red, 68.2% green and 40.4% blue (151, 174, 103).
Its hue angle is 79°, with 30% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 41% yellow and 32% black.
The closest named color is Gallant Green (#99AA66), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.57:1).
#97AE67 color codes
| HEX | #97AE67 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(151, 174, 103) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(59.2%, 68.2%, 40.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(79, 30%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(79, 41%, 68%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 41%, 32%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.9, -19.88, 33.81) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.9, 39.22, 120.46) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.347, 37.831, 18.533) | |
| Decimal | 9940583 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #97AE67, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #97AE67 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.57:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #97AE67 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.57:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #97AE67 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b5a662Protanopia
no red cones#b2a56bDeuteranopia
no green cones#9ca89dTritanopia
no blue cones#a5a5a5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #97ae67; }
.text { color: #97ae67; }
.border { border: 2px solid #97ae67; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(151 174 103 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #97ae67, #73ae67); }
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Questions
- What color is #97AE67?
- #97AE67 is a desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Gallant Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #97AE67?
- The RGB value is 151, 174, 103: 151 red, 174 green and 103 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #97AE67?
- The complementary color is #7E67AE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #97AE67?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.57:1 and white text 2.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.