#79C374 Hex Color
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Grass-green with a soft yellow undertone, #79c374 reads steady and natural rather than loud. Designers reach for it in sustainability, gardening, and wellness work, usually as a supporting tone or accent, since it can wash out beside white. The hex code #79c374 sits around 9.9:1 contrast with black text, so small body copy stays readable on it.
Questions about #79c374
What is #79c374 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #79c374 is rgb(121, 195, 116), in HSL hsl(116, 40%, 61%) and in CMYK 38%, 0%, 41%, 24%.
Which colors pair well with #79c374?
Deep plum and warm terracotta both make #79c374 feel richer than beige or gray would. For text on this green, stick with black or very dark shades.
Does #79c374 read warm or cool?
It leans warm. The yellow undertone in #79c374 pulls it toward grass tones instead of mint or teal, so it sits comfortably next to earthy colors.
Is #79c374 readable on white or black?
#79c374 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.87:1 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.