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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#97A970 — Sage
#97A970 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 79° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #97A970
- f8f9f5
- e3e8d8
- cdd6bb
- b8c49d
- a3b380
- 8ea163
- 748550
- 5b683e
- 414b2d
- 282d1b
- 0e100a
Color schemes using #97A970
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#97A970 FAQ
What color is #97A970?
#97A970 is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 79 degrees, 25% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #97A970?
#97A970 is rgb(151, 169, 112) in RGB, hsl(79, 25%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 0%, 34%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #97A970?
White text on this background reaches 2.55:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.23:1.
What colors go well with #97A970?
Its direct complement is #8270A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #707AA9 and #9E70A9 gives you contrast without the vibration.