#9CD997 — Leek Color · Hex, RGB & Palettes

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#9CD997

≈ Leek

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On white

1.64:1

Fails AA

On black

10.65:1

Passes AAA

Best text on this color

Aa#1C1916(10.65:1)

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Normal vision#9CD997

Protanopia#DCCE93

Deuteranopia#D3C89B

Tritanopia#97D5C8

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Palettes with this color

Sage Mint Blush Palette≈Mint Blush Seafoam Palette≈Sage Lavender Cloud Palette≈Sage Mint Cloud Palette≈Lime Sage Seafoam Palette≈Sage Mint Cloud Palette≈Fern Sage Seafoam Palette≈Lime Sage Mint Palette≈

Colors that go with Leek

Leek sits in the green family. Pair it with warm woods, cream and terracotta, or a crisp white for a clean, natural feel, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.

Somewhere In A Fairytale#D497D9 Violet Velvet#B397D9 Sweet Perfume#D997BD Basil Smash#BDD997 Lightning Bolt#E8EDE8 Deep Forest#333E32

Closest named, CSS & systems

Colour nameLeek#98D98EΔE 1.8 CSS nameLightgreen#90EE90ΔE 6.5 Web-safe#99CC99#99CC99ΔE 4.1

Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.

Leek — meaning & where to use it

Leek is a bright green — it reads as fresh, natural and reassuring. It's a natural fit for health, sustainability, finance and outdoor brands. To keep it balanced, pair it with warm woods, cream and terracotta, or a crisp white for a clean, natural feel.

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