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#79B98D color code is #79B98D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #79b98d.

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#79B98D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #79B98D is 0.4069. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.30:1 against white and 9.14:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#79B98D on white2.30:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#79B98D on black9.14:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #79B98D2.30:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #79B98D9.14:1AAA

#79B98D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #79B98D?+
The hex code for #79B98D is #79B98D. In RGB it's rgb(121, 185, 141), and in HSL it's hsl(139, 31%, 60%).
What is the RGB value of #79B98D?+
#79B98D in RGB is (121, 185, 141). Written in CSS: rgb(121, 185, 141).
What is the CMYK value of #79B98D?+
#79B98D converts to CMYK(35%, 0%, 24%, 27%) for print. Hex equivalent is #79B98D.
Is #79b98d a warm or cool color?+
#79B98D (#79B98D) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 139° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #79b98d belong to?+
#79B98D belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 139°, 31%, 60% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #79b98d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#79B98D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.3:1 — 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 #79b98d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #79B98D (#79B98D) is 556 C Pantone 556 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #79B98D in design

Practical guidance for using #79b98d (#79B98D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#79B98D (#79B98D) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #79B98D (#79B98D) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if 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

#79B98D 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

#79B98D 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.