#79AE4C Hex Color
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#79ae4c is a fairly saturated, medium-light green with yellow undertones and a fresh, grounded feel. Its associations with growth, harmony, and dependability suit nature brands, energy drinks, sports graphics, and gaming interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone against charcoal or deep navy. Black text reaches about 8.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #79ae4c.
Questions about #79ae4c
What is #79ae4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #79ae4c is rgb(121, 174, 76), in HSL hsl(92, 39%, 49%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 56%, 32%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #79ae4c?
Does #79ae4c read as a warm or cool green?
The #79ae4c hex color reads as a warm green because its yellow undertones shift it away from blue-green hues, giving it a sunny, natural character despite moderate saturation and balanced brightness. It suits palettes that need fresh energy without neon intensity.
Where can I use #79ae4c?
Use #79ae4c for nature-focused branding, sports graphics, energy-themed visuals, and gaming interfaces where a lively green accent should feel grounded rather than neon, especially beside deep neutral colors in supporting roles.
Is #79ae4c readable on white or black?
#79ae4c has a 2.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.97:1 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.