What color is #97990F?

#97990F is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(151, 153, 15), and in HSL hsl(61, 82%, 33%).

Is #97990F accessible as text?

On white, #97990F has a contrast ratio of 3.05:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.88:1 (passes). For text placed on #97990F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #97990F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-600 (#5EA500).

What colors go well with #97990F?

#97990F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #110F99. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #97990F below.

Is #97990F good for buttons?

#97990F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #97990F — white text only reaches 3.05:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #97990F the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #97990F is not the CSS named color darkgoldenrod, but darkgoldenrod (#B8860B) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#97990F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #97990F

Not just a swatch — here's how #97990F works with other colors. Named schemes with #97990F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #97990F Secondary #B16908 Accent #6D7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Citron as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #97990F Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16908 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Citron leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #97990F Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Citron holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #97990F Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Citron opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #97990F Secondary #BFC19D Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Citron is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Citron carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #97990F actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 71/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 49/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 35/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 74/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 54/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 55/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 75/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 25/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 74/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0F1C9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #69990F — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #97990F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #97990F;
  --color-base-rgb: 151 153 15;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.0% 0.141 110.7);
  --color-50: #FEFEF0;
  --color-100: #FCFCD9;
  --color-200: #F6F8B5;
  --color-300: #EBED83;
  --color-400: #DBDD55;
  --color-500: #C0C332;
  --color-600: #92942E;
  --color-700: #676926;
  --color-800: #44441D;
  --color-900: #292A14;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FEFEF0',
    100: '#FCFCD9',
    200: '#F6F8B5',
    300: '#EBED83',
    400: '#DBDD55',
    500: '#C0C332',
    600: '#92942E',
    700: '#676926',
    800: '#44441D',
    900: '#292A14',
  },
}

$base: #97990F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFEF0;
$base-100: #FCFCD9;
$base-200: #F6F8B5;
$base-300: #EBED83;
$base-400: #DBDD55;
$base-500: #C0C332;
$base-600: #92942E;
$base-700: #676926;
$base-800: #44441D;
$base-900: #292A14;
$base-hover: #797B0C;
$base-subtle: #EBECAC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#97990F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCFCD9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F6F8B5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EBED83",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DBDD55",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C0C332",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#92942E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#676926",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#44441D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292A14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #97990F

Color Lab

Pairs with #97990F

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