What color is #97A441?

#97A441 is a medium lime green. In RGB it is rgb(151, 164, 65), and in HSL hsl(68, 43%, 45%).

Is #97A441 accessible as text?

On white, #97A441 has a contrast ratio of 2.73:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.70:1 (passes). For text placed on #97A441, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #97A441?

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

What colors go well with #97A441?

#97A441 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4F41A4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #97A441 below.

Is #97A441 good for buttons?

#97A441 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #97A441 — white text only reaches 2.73:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #97A441 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #97A441 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.

#97A441 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #97A441

Not just a swatch — here's how #97A441 works with other colors. Named schemes with #97A441 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #97A441 Secondary #B06905 Accent #6C7B49 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 #97A441 Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06905 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 #97A441 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8F9A72 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 #97A441 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

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 #97A441 Secondary #C5CBAB 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 #97A441 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 94/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 48/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 64/100

High

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

Surface fit 33/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 76/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #97A441 with

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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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9ECDA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #76A441 — 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 #97A441 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #97A441;
  --color-base-rgb: 151 164 65;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.8% 0.124 116.1);
  --color-50: #FAFBF4;
  --color-100: #F1F4E1;
  --color-200: #E3E8C5;
  --color-300: #CCD39C;
  --color-400: #B3BD75;
  --color-500: #96A055;
  --color-600: #757C46;
  --color-700: #545936;
  --color-800: #383B26;
  --color-900: #232419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FAFBF4',
    100: '#F1F4E1',
    200: '#E3E8C5',
    300: '#CCD39C',
    400: '#B3BD75',
    500: '#96A055',
    600: '#757C46',
    700: '#545936',
    800: '#383B26',
    900: '#232419',
  },
}

$base: #97A441;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFBF4;
$base-100: #F1F4E1;
$base-200: #E3E8C5;
$base-300: #CCD39C;
$base-400: #B3BD75;
$base-500: #96A055;
$base-600: #757C46;
$base-700: #545936;
$base-800: #383B26;
$base-900: #232419;
$base-hover: #798334;
$base-subtle: #DFE3C7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#97A441",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1F4E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3E8C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CCD39C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B3BD75",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#96A055",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#757C46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#545936",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#383B26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#232419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #97A441

Color Lab

Pairs with #97A441

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