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#799C77 — Moss
#799C77 is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 117° 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 #799C77
- f6f9f6
- dbe5db
- c1d1c0
- a6bda4
- 8baa89
- 70966e
- 5b7c5a
- 476046
- 334532
- 1f2a1e
- 0b0f0b
Color schemes using #799C77
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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#799C77 FAQ
What color is #799C77?
#799C77 is a shade of moss in the green family. It has a hue of 117 degrees, 16% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #799C77?
#799C77 is rgb(121, 156, 119) in RGB, hsl(117, 16%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(22%, 0%, 24%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #799C77?
White text on this background reaches 3.07:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.83:1.
What colors go well with #799C77?
Its direct complement is #9B779C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #88779C and #9C778C gives you contrast without the vibration.