#79A13F Hex Color
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#79a13f is a moderately light, muted lime with earthy yellow-green undertones. Its restrained saturation suggests growth, harmony, and dependability without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in nature, sports, gaming, or energy drink branding, paired with charcoal or deep plum. The hex code #79a13f supports clear black text at about a 7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #79a13f
What is #79a13f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #79a13f is rgb(121, 161, 63), in HSL hsl(84, 44%, 44%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 61%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #79a13f?
#79a13f pairs well with charcoal for a crisp, grounded contrast in headings and interface elements, while deep plum adds richer drama and warm off-whites soften its earthy yellow-green character in broader layouts. Use darker pairings for text or anchors and lighter neutrals for space.
Does #79a13f read as warm or cool?
#79a13f reads as a warm-leaning green because its muted lime base carries clear yellow-green undertones, while restrained saturation keeps that warmth controlled and gives designs a natural, dependable mood rather than the sharper energy of a brighter lime.
Is #79a13f readable on white or black?
#79a13f has a 3.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.98:1 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.