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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#79C31D — Citron
#79C31D is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 87° 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 #79C31D
- f8fdf2
- e2f7c9
- ccf1a0
- b7eb77
- a1e54e
- 8bdf26
- 72b91c
- 599116
- 406810
- 273f09
- 0e1603
Color schemes using #79C31D
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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#79C31D FAQ
What color is #79C31D?
#79C31D is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 87 degrees, 74% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #79C31D?
#79C31D is rgb(121, 195, 29) in RGB, hsl(87, 74%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(38%, 0%, 85%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #79C31D?
White text on this background reaches 2.18:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.64:1.
What colors go well with #79C31D?
Its direct complement is #681DC3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1D25C3 and #BB1DC3 gives you contrast without the vibration.