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#79D2A6 color code is #79D2A6. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #79d2a6.

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#79D2A6 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #79D2A6 is 0.5291. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.81:1 against white and 11.58:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#79D2A6 on white1.81:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#79D2A6 on black11.58:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #79D2A61.81:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #79D2A611.58:1AAA

#79D2A6 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #79D2A6?+
The hex code for #79D2A6 is #79D2A6. In RGB it's rgb(121, 210, 166), and in HSL it's hsl(150, 50%, 65%).
What is the RGB value of #79D2A6?+
#79D2A6 in RGB is (121, 210, 166). Written in CSS: rgb(121, 210, 166).
What is the CMYK value of #79D2A6?+
#79D2A6 converts to CMYK(42%, 0%, 21%, 18%) for print. Hex equivalent is #79D2A6.
Is #79d2a6 a warm or cool color?+
#79D2A6 (#79D2A6) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 150° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #79d2a6 belong to?+
#79D2A6 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 150°, 50%, 65% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #79d2a6 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#79D2A6 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.81:1 — 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 #79d2a6?+
The nearest Pantone match for #79D2A6 (#79D2A6) is 3205 C Soft Forest, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #79D2A6 in design

Practical guidance for using #79d2a6 (#79D2A6) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#79D2A6 (#79D2A6) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #79D2A6 (#79D2A6) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if teal 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

#79D2A6 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

#79D2A6 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.