#79AB64 Hex Color
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#79ab64 is a muted, medium-light lime with gentle yellow undertones and an earthy, dependable feel. It suggests growth and harmony across nature brands, sports graphics, energy drinks, and gaming interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep violet. Black text remains highly legible, making this color practical for accessible UI labels. The hex code is #79ab64.
Questions about #79ab64
What is #79ab64 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #79ab64 is rgb(121, 171, 100), in HSL hsl(102, 30%, 53%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 42%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #79ab64?
The best pairings for #79ab64 include charcoal for grounded contrast, violet for a livelier complement, and soft cream or white for a lighter, natural palette that still feels calm and approachable. Use charcoal or black for text and borders, then reserve violet for smaller accents or calls to action.
Does #79ab64 read as warm or cool?
#79ab64 reads as a gently warm green because its yellow undertones soften the lime character, giving it an earthy, dependable mood rather than the sharper, cooler feel of blue-leaning greens. It works well when a design needs a natural accent without feeling overly bright.
Is #79ab64 readable on white or black?
#79ab64 has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.82:1 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.