What color is #97CDB2?

#97CDB2 is a light, soft teal-green. In RGB it is rgb(151, 205, 178), and in HSL hsl(150, 35%, 70%).

Is #97CDB2 accessible as text?

On white, #97CDB2 has a contrast ratio of 1.80:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.69:1 (passes). For text placed on #97CDB2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #97CDB2?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is teal-400 (#00D5BE).

What colors go well with #97CDB2?

#97CDB2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #CD98B3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #97CDB2 below.

Is #97CDB2 good for buttons?

#97CDB2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #97CDB2 — white text only reaches 1.80:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #97CDB2 the same as CSS mediumaquamarine?

No — #97CDB2 is not the CSS named color mediumaquamarine, but mediumaquamarine (#66CDAA) is the closest CSS named color.

#97CDB2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #97CDB2

Not just a swatch — here's how #97CDB2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #97CDB2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #97CDB2 Secondary #496C3E Accent #AB6D00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

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

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #97CDB2 Secondary #ADB4B7 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7895A3 Anchor #2D3236

Medium Aquamarine keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #97CDB2 Surface #EDEADC Highlight #F5F1E7 Secondary #B6B09F Ink #2A2723

Medium Aquamarine sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #97CDB2 Surface #DCD1A8 Secondary #A97F4D Accent #899B75 Anchor #3C2D1E

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

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #97CDB2 Secondary #DFF2E8 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Medium Aquamarine 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 Medium Aquamarine carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #97CDB2 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 42/100

Neutral

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

Softness 71/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 19/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 59/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 40/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 26/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 26/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 22/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 61/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #97CDB2

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People also use #97CDB2 with

Celadon Sky Blue Lilac Platinum Hunter Green

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 10.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #ECF4F0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #98CDC4 — 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 #97CDB2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #97CDB2;
  --color-base-rgb: 151 205 178;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(80.3% 0.068 162.7);
  --color-50: #F4FAF7;
  --color-100: #E3F2EB;
  --color-200: #C8E4D6;
  --color-300: #A1CEB8;
  --color-400: #7CB699;
  --color-500: #5C997A;
  --color-600: #4B7761;
  --color-700: #395647;
  --color-800: #283930;
  --color-900: #1A231F;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  medium-aquamarine: {
    50: '#F4FAF7',
    100: '#E3F2EB',
    200: '#C8E4D6',
    300: '#A1CEB8',
    400: '#7CB699',
    500: '#5C997A',
    600: '#4B7761',
    700: '#395647',
    800: '#283930',
    900: '#1A231F',
  },
}

$base: #97CDB2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F4FAF7;
$base-100: #E3F2EB;
$base-200: #C8E4D6;
$base-300: #A1CEB8;
$base-400: #7CB699;
$base-500: #5C997A;
$base-600: #4B7761;
$base-700: #395647;
$base-800: #283930;
$base-900: #1A231F;
$base-hover: #68B68F;
$base-subtle: #E2EEE8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#97CDB2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F4FAF7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E3F2EB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C8E4D6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#A1CEB8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#7CB699",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#5C997A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#4B7761",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#395647",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#283930",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1A231F",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}