#769936 Hex Color
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#769936 is a muted, earthy lime with strong olive undertones. Because of its desaturated quality, this green works well as a grounding neutral or a secondary accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal grays or warm terracotta. This shade maintains sufficient contrast for legible body text against black, making it practical for interface elements that require both color and clarity.
Questions about #769936
What is #769936 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #769936 is rgb(118, 153, 54), in HSL hsl(81, 48%, 41%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 65%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #769936 for a balanced palette?
#769936 works best when paired with high-contrast, neutral tones like deep charcoal or warm terracotta. These pairings anchor the desaturated green, preventing the composition from feeling washed out while maintaining a sophisticated, organic aesthetic suitable for modern interface design.
Is #769936 a good choice for text and UI elements?
This color maintains decent legibility when used against dark backgrounds, making it a functional choice for UI accents or secondary buttons. While it might lack the punch of a brighter lime, its subdued nature reduces visual fatigue in long-form digital layouts.
Is #769936 readable on white or black?
#769936 has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.38:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.