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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#79BD6B — Pistachio
#79BD6B is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 110° 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 #79BD6B
- f5faf4
- d8ecd4
- bbddb4
- 9dcf93
- 80c073
- 62b253
- 509342
- 3e7334
- 2d5225
- 1b3216
- 0a1208
Color schemes using #79BD6B
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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#79BD6B FAQ
What color is #79BD6B?
#79BD6B is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 110 degrees, 38% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #79BD6B?
#79BD6B is rgb(121, 189, 107) in RGB, hsl(110, 38%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(36%, 0%, 43%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #79BD6B?
White text on this background reaches 2.26:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.3:1.
What colors go well with #79BD6B?
Its direct complement is #AF6BBD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #866BBD and #BD6BA1 gives you contrast without the vibration.