#79946B Hex Color
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Halfway between sage and dried moss, #79946b is a muted olive green with gray undertones. Its low saturation keeps things calm, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a hero color. Pair it with terracotta or cream, and use black text over it since contrast clears WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #79946b
What is #79946b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #79946b is rgb(121, 148, 107), in HSL hsl(100, 16%, 50%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 28%, 42%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #79946b?
Try #79946b with terracotta for a warm earth pairing, or cream and charcoal for a softer look. Its gray undertone keeps it from clashing with other muted shades.
Is #79946b readable on white or black?
#79946b has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.26:1 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.