#779B30 Hex Color
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This desaturated lime green balances natural energy with a muted, approachable tone. The hex code #779b30 works well for branding or UI accents where you need a touch of organic color without the intensity of neon. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal grays to create contrast. Since black text maintains high legibility over this background, you can use it for small detail elements or full interface sections.
Questions about #779b30
What is #779b30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #779b30 is rgb(119, 155, 48), in HSL hsl(80, 53%, 40%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 69%, 39%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
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Is #779b30 suitable for text-heavy interface components?
While #779b30 works well for buttons, icons, or highlighting details, it is generally too vibrant and low-contrast for small, body-sized text. Always overlay dark, high-contrast typography like pure black or charcoal on top of this color to ensure readable, accessible interfaces.
Is #779b30 readable on white or black?
#779b30 has a 3.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.51:1 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.