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#77B828 color code is #77B828. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #77b828.

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#77B828 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #77B828 is 0.3836. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.42:1 against white and 8.67:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#77B828 on white2.42:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#77B828 on black8.67:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #77B8282.42:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #77B8288.67:1AAA

#77B828 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #77B828?+
The hex code for #77B828 is #77B828. In RGB it's rgb(119, 184, 40), and in HSL it's hsl(87, 64%, 44%).
What is the RGB value of #77B828?+
#77B828 in RGB is (119, 184, 40). Written in CSS: rgb(119, 184, 40).
What is the CMYK value of #77B828?+
#77B828 converts to CMYK(35%, 0%, 78%, 28%) for print. Hex equivalent is #77B828.
Is #77b828 a warm or cool color?+
#77B828 (#77B828) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 87° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #77b828 belong to?+
#77B828 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 87°, 64%, 44% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #77b828 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#77B828 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.42:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #77b828?+
The nearest Pantone match for #77B828 (#77B828) is 3123 C Deep Grass, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #77B828 in design

Practical guidance for using #77b828 (#77B828) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#77B828 (#77B828) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #77B828 (#77B828) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#77B828 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#77B828 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.