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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#79D77B — Pistachio
#79D77B is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 121° 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 #79D77B
- f3fbf3
- cff1d0
- abe6ac
- 87db88
- 63d065
- 3fc641
- 31a433
- 268028
- 1b5c1d
- 113811
- 061406
Color schemes using #79D77B
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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#79D77B FAQ
What color is #79D77B?
#79D77B is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 121 degrees, 54% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #79D77B?
#79D77B is rgb(121, 215, 123) in RGB, hsl(121, 54%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(44%, 0%, 43%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #79D77B?
White text on this background reaches 1.78:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.82:1.
What colors go well with #79D77B?
Its direct complement is #D779D6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AA79D7 and #D779A7 gives you contrast without the vibration.