Information about #97C487 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #97C487 is classified in the Register under the Chartreuse Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(151, 196, 135) (59.2% red, 76.9% green, 52.9% blue), or CMYK 18 / 0 / 24 / 23 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#97C487 is a mildly saturated yellow-green that floats near the light end of the scale. It is a natural fit for clean interfaces where content needs room to breathe. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Frog Green (#99C68E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dark Sea Green (#8FBC8F) and Pastel Grass Green (#9ECB91).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(151, 196, 135)), which gives #97C487 its character. If you plan to put text on a #97C487 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 10.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.0:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #97C487 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#97C487 color variations

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#97C487 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #97C487

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Frog Green color link
Frog Green

#99C68E

De York color link
De York

#85CA87

Sprout Pine color link
Sprout Pine

#A8CB8D

Norway color link
Norway

#A4B88F

Lichen color link
Lichen

#8FB67B

Pistachio color link
Pistachio

#93C572

Olivine color link
Olivine

#9AB973

#97C487 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#97C487
  • RGB151, 196, 135
  • CMYK18, 0, 24, 23
  • HSL104°, 34%, 65%
  • HSL Precise104.262°, 34.078%, 64.902%
  • HSV104°, 31%, 77%
  • HSB104°, 31%, 77%
  • HEX ID97C487
  • DECIMAL ID9946247
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB59.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB76.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB52.9%
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