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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#79974E — Moss
#79974E is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 85° 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 #79974E
- f8faf5
- e2ead6
- cbdab7
- b5ca98
- 9fba79
- 89aa5a
- 708d48
- 586e39
- 3f4f29
- 263019
- 0d1109
Color schemes using #79974E
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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#79974E FAQ
What color is #79974E?
#79974E is a shade of moss in the green family. It has a hue of 85 degrees, 32% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #79974E?
#79974E is rgb(121, 151, 78) in RGB, hsl(85, 32%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 0%, 48%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #79974E?
White text on this background reaches 3.31:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.35:1.
What colors go well with #79974E?
Its direct complement is #6D4E97. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4E5497 and #914E97 gives you contrast without the vibration.