#79A6A3 Hex Color
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#79a6a3 is a dusty, unsaturated cyan with a distinct ashy undertone. This muted quality prevents the color from feeling too bright, making it an excellent choice for a supporting tone in productivity apps or tech interfaces. It pairs best with sharp charcoal grays rather than white, which can wash it out. Black text remains readable against this hex code, ensuring your design choices stay accessible.
Questions about #79a6a3
What is #79a6a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #79a6a3 is rgb(121, 166, 163), in HSL hsl(176, 20%, 56%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 2%, 35%.
What color combinations work best with #79a6a3?
#79a6a3 functions best when grounded by dark, neutral colors like charcoal. Using sharp, high-contrast grays prevents this muted cyan from appearing washed out or muddy. Avoid pairing it with stark white, which lacks the necessary depth to balance its ashy, unsaturated quality.
Is #79a6a3 a warm or cool color?
#79a6a3 is a distinctly cool-toned shade, though its low saturation gives it a neutral, approachable personality. Because it leans toward cyan and gray rather than warm greens, it feels professional and restrained, making it suitable for productivity-focused applications where focus is the priority.
Is #79a6a3 readable on white or black?
#79a6a3 has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.79:1 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.