Atlantis Color
Atlantis is a yellow green color with hex code #97CD2D. This page covers its meaning, all color values, harmonies, colors that go with atlantis, shades, tints, similar colors, CSS examples, FAQs, and WCAG contrast ratios.
Atlantis Color Values
What Does Atlantis Mean?
Atlantis belongs to the yellow green family of colors. Yellow greens read as new growth: seedlings, spring lawns, the flesh of a lime. They bring a freshness that deeper greens can't, and they sit naturally beside browns and earth tones in plant-heavy palettes. Atlantis sits at a mid-lightness, which keeps it readable on both white and black without much fuss.
In the ISCC-NBS color naming system, Atlantis is classified as a yellow (nearest centroid: vivid yellow green, #8DB600).
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Colors That Go With Atlantis
Atlantis and #622DCD are complements, parked opposite each other on the wheel. Together they hit maximum contrast, so a rough 70/30 split keeps the pairing from shouting.
Analogous neighbors — #CDB22D and #48CD2D, which sit beside atlantis on the wheel. Pairings like this feel calm and settled, which suits backgrounds and gradients.
For an energetic three-color palette, pair atlantis with triadic partners #2D98CD and #CD2D98. All three sit evenly spaced around the wheel, so the scheme stays lively without clashing.
Build and test these combinations in our Color Wheel Tool or check text readability with the Contrast Checker.
Tints and Shades
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Similar Colors
- YellowGreen —
#9ACD32(Delta E 2) - Slime Green —
#99CC04(Delta E 7) - Dark Lime Green —
#7EBD01(Delta E 8) - Dark Lime —
#84B701(Delta E 8) - Conifer —
#ACDD4D(Delta E 8)
CSS Examples
.text { color: #97CD2D; }
.background { background-color: #97CD2D; }
.border { border: 2px solid #97CD2D; }
.shadow { box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #97CD2D40; }WCAG Contrast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for atlantis?
Atlantis has the hex code #97CD2D. In RGB notation it is rgb(151, 205, 45), in HSL it is hsl(80, 64%, 49%), and its OKLCH value is 0.783, 0.188, 127.2.
What does the color atlantis mean?
Yellow Green-family colors like atlantis carry distinct psychological associations. Atlantis belongs to the yellow green family of colors. Yellow greens read as new growth: seedlings, spring lawns, the flesh of a lime. They bring a freshness that deeper greens can't, and they sit naturally beside browns and earth tones in plant-heavy palettes. Atlantis sits at a mid-lightness, which keeps it readable on both white and black without much fuss.
What colors go with atlantis?
Atlantis has three easy routes: its complement #622DCD for punch, its neighbors #CDB22D and #48CD2D for something calmer, or triadic partners #2D98CD and #CD2D98 when you want energy.
Is atlantis a standard web color?
No — Atlantis is not a CSS keyword. Use its hex value #97CD2D or any RGB/HSL equivalent in your stylesheets.
How do I make atlantis lighter or darker?
To lighten atlantis, add white to create tints; to darken it, add black to create shades. The tints and shades table above shows five computed steps of each, from #EFF8DE (lightest tint) to #192107 (darkest shade).
About Atlantis
Atlantis is classified as a Yellow in the ISCC-NBS color naming system, within the Yellow Green hue family. It has The color is recognized by Resene.
Use our Color Converter to convert #97CD2D to any other color format, or explore the Color Wheel to find harmonious color combinations.