#79A179 Hex Color
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Muted and slightly gray, #79a179 is an ashy green with a dusty, natural finish. Its low saturation gives it a steady, balanced feel for sustainability, pharmacy, gardening, and finance branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or dark charcoal. Black text reaches about 7.2:1 contrast, supporting readable small body copy. The hex code for this green is #79a179.
Questions about #79a179
What is #79a179 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #79a179 is rgb(121, 161, 121), in HSL hsl(120, 18%, 55%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 25%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #79a179?
#79a179 pairs well with warm cream, dark charcoal, and muted terracotta, balancing its dusty green character while giving designers light backgrounds, readable text, and a restrained warm accent for emphasis. Keep brighter accents limited so the low-saturation green remains the visual anchor.
Does #79a179 look warm or cool?
#79a179 reads as a cool, muted green because its gray cast and restrained saturation temper the warmth often found in yellow-leaning greens, while keeping the overall impression balanced rather than icy. Warm cream or terracotta accents can make it feel more welcoming.
Is #79a179 readable on white or black?
#79a179 has a 2.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.18:1 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.