#779F75 Hex Color
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#779f75 is a muted, ashy green with gray undertones and medium lightness. Its restrained saturation suggests safety, stability, and balance, making it suitable for sustainability, organic, pharmacy, finance, and gardening brands. Use it as a supporting color beside cream or charcoal; black text reads clearly against it. The hex code for this green is #779f75.
Questions about #779f75
What is #779f75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #779f75 is rgb(119, 159, 117), in HSL hsl(117, 18%, 54%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 26%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #779f75?
#779f75 pairs well with charcoal, cream, warm beige, and muted terracotta, since its gray undertones support soft neutrals and earthy accents without making the palette feel overly bright or busy.
Does #779f75 look warm or cool?
#779f75 reads as a balanced, slightly cool green because its gray cast tempers the yellow warmth common in olive greens, while its medium lightness keeps the shade grounded rather than icy or sharp.
Is #779f75 readable on white or black?
#779f75 has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.00:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.