Locust is a
neutral light color with the hex code #97AB87.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
151, 171, 135 in digital design or CMYK 12%, 0%, 21%, 33% for print applications.
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Locust
#97AB87
Locust color values
- HEX
- #97AB87
- RGB
- 151, 171, 135
- HSL
- 93°, 18%, 60%
- CMYK
- 12, 0, 21, 33
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Locust sits at 93° on the color wheel with 18% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 18% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Locust is rendered as rgb(151, 171, 135), where the green channel leads at 171, with red and blue channels close behind. Muted saturation at high lightness is a classic formula for soft background fills, placeholder states, and secondary surface colors in light-mode interfaces.
For print, Locust translates to a CMYK breakdown of 12C 0M 21Y 33K. With a moderate key (33%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Locust
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #97AB87;
--brand-primary-rgb: 151, 171, 135;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#97AB87',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 12%
M: 0%
Y: 21%
K: 33%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(151, 171, 135)
rgba(151, 171, 135, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #97AB87?
#97AB87 is Locust, a neutral light color with RGB values of 151, 171, 135. It has a hue of 93°, 18%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #97AB87?
The RGB color code for #97AB87 is rgb(151, 171, 135). This means it contains 151 red,
171 green, and 135 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Locust a warm or cool color?
Locust (#97AB87) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #97AB87 in CSS?
You can use #97AB87 in CSS with:
background-color: #97AB87; or color: #97AB87; or as an RGB value: rgb(151, 171, 135). For print design, use CMYK: 12%, 0%, 21%, 33%.