What color is #97BE6D?

#97BE6D is a medium green. In RGB it is rgb(151, 190, 109), and in HSL hsl(89, 38%, 59%).

Is #97BE6D accessible as text?

On white, #97BE6D has a contrast ratio of 2.12:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.90:1 (passes). For text placed on #97BE6D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #97BE6D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-400 (#00D492).

What colors go well with #97BE6D?

#97BE6D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #956FBE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #97BE6D below.

Is #97BE6D good for buttons?

#97BE6D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #97BE6D — white text only reaches 2.12:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #97BE6D the same as CSS darkseagreen?

No — #97BE6D is not the CSS named color darkseagreen, but darkseagreen (#8FBC8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#97BE6D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #97BE6D

Not just a swatch — here's how #97BE6D works with other colors. Named schemes with #97BE6D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #97BE6D Secondary #AF6A00 Accent #6A7B4B Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Pistachio 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 #97BE6D Secondary #4F6B3A Accent #AF6A00 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Pistachio 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 #97BE6D Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AB7D4F Accent #8D9A73 Anchor #3D2D1E

Pistachio 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 #97BE6D Accent #A9C4B9 Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #193648

Pistachio 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 #97BE6D Secondary #D3E2C6 Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Pistachio 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 Pistachio carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #97BE6D 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 56/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 49/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 41/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 41/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 75/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #97BE6D

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People also use #97BE6D with

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UI roles & guardrails

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

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 8.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EAF0E4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #7DBE6F — 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 #97BE6D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #97BE6D;
  --color-base-rgb: 151 190 109;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.4% 0.116 129.8);
  --color-50: #F7FBF4;
  --color-100: #EBF3E2;
  --color-200: #D7E6C7;
  --color-300: #B8D09F;
  --color-400: #9AB87A;
  --color-500: #7C9C59;
  --color-600: #627949;
  --color-700: #485738;
  --color-800: #313A27;
  --color-900: #1F2419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pistachio: {
    50: '#F7FBF4',
    100: '#EBF3E2',
    200: '#D7E6C7',
    300: '#B8D09F',
    400: '#9AB87A',
    500: '#7C9C59',
    600: '#627949',
    700: '#485738',
    800: '#313A27',
    900: '#1F2419',
  },
}

$base: #97BE6D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F7FBF4;
$base-100: #EBF3E2;
$base-200: #D7E6C7;
$base-300: #B8D09F;
$base-400: #9AB87A;
$base-500: #7C9C59;
$base-600: #627949;
$base-700: #485738;
$base-800: #313A27;
$base-900: #1F2419;
$base-hover: #7AA64B;
$base-subtle: #E0E9D7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#97BE6D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F7FBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EBF3E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#D7E6C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#B8D09F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#9AB87A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#7C9C59",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#627949",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#485738",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#313A27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1F2419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #97BE6D

Color Lab

Pairs with #97BE6D

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