What color is #97FDBC?

#97FDBC is a light, vivid green. In RGB it is rgb(151, 253, 188), and in HSL hsl(142, 96%, 79%).

Is #97FDBC accessible as text?

On white, #97FDBC has a contrast ratio of 1.23:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 17.09:1 (passes). For text placed on #97FDBC, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #97FDBC?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-200 (#A4F4CF).

What colors go well with #97FDBC?

#97FDBC pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #FD96D7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #97FDBC below.

Is #97FDBC good for buttons?

#97FDBC works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #97FDBC — white text only reaches 1.23:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #97FDBC the same as CSS aquamarine?

No — #97FDBC is not the CSS named color aquamarine, but aquamarine (#7FFFD4) is the closest CSS named color.

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

Palettes built on #97FDBC

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

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #97FDBC Secondary #4B6C3D Accent #AC6C00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

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

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #97FDBC Accent #A8C4BB Surface #E1D9BE Secondary #9AA0A0 Anchor #1A3648

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

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

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

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

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #97FDBC Secondary #AC6C00 Accent #677C4D Surface #F1EDDD Anchor #392B1E

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

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #97FDBC Secondary #E3FFED Support #989286 Ink #17140F

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 Aquamarine carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #97FDBC 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 40/100

Neutral

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

Softness 68/100

High

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

Depth 9/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 89/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 26/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 14/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 8/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 52/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 72/100

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. 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 15.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDFCF2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #96FDDE — 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 #97FDBC at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #97FDBC;
  --color-base-rgb: 151 253 188;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(91.5% 0.132 154.9);
  --color-50: #F0FEF5;
  --color-100: #D8FDE6;
  --color-200: #B1FCCC;
  --color-300: #7AF6A7;
  --color-400: #4AE884;
  --color-500: #26CF64;
  --color-600: #259D51;
  --color-700: #216E3D;
  --color-800: #19482A;
  --color-900: #122C1B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  aquamarine: {
    50: '#F0FEF5',
    100: '#D8FDE6',
    200: '#B1FCCC',
    300: '#7AF6A7',
    400: '#4AE884',
    500: '#26CF64',
    600: '#259D51',
    700: '#216E3D',
    800: '#19482A',
    900: '#122C1B',
  },
}

$base: #97FDBC;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F0FEF5;
$base-100: #D8FDE6;
$base-200: #B1FCCC;
$base-300: #7AF6A7;
$base-400: #4AE884;
$base-500: #26CF64;
$base-600: #259D51;
$base-700: #216E3D;
$base-800: #19482A;
$base-900: #122C1B;
$base-hover: #47FB89;
$base-subtle: #E3FBEC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#97FDBC",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F0FEF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#D8FDE6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#B1FCCC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#7AF6A7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#4AE884",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#26CF64",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#259D51",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#216E3D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#19482A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#122C1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #97FDBC

Color Lab

Pairs with #97FDBC

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