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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#77A970 — Moss
#77A970 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 113° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #77A970
- f6f9f5
- dae8d8
- bed6bb
- a2c49d
- 86b380
- 6aa163
- 568550
- 43683e
- 304b2d
- 1d2d1b
- 0a100a
Color schemes using #77A970
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#77A970 FAQ
What color is #77A970?
#77A970 is a shade of moss in the green family. It has a hue of 113 degrees, 25% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #77A970?
#77A970 is rgb(119, 169, 112) in RGB, hsl(113, 25%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 0%, 34%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #77A970?
White text on this background reaches 2.73:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.69:1.
What colors go well with #77A970?
Its direct complement is #A270A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8670A9 and #A97093 gives you contrast without the vibration.