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#9FD79D — Seafoam
#9FD79D is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 118° 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 #9FD79D
- f4fbf4
- d4edd3
- b3dfb2
- 92d290
- 72c46f
- 51b74e
- 41973e
- 337630
- 245523
- 163315
- 081207
Color schemes using #9FD79D
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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#9FD79D FAQ
What color is #9FD79D?
#9FD79D is a shade of seafoam in the green family. It has a hue of 118 degrees, 42% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9FD79D?
#9FD79D is rgb(159, 215, 157) in RGB, hsl(118, 42%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 0%, 27%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9FD79D?
White text on this background reaches 1.66:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.68:1.
What colors go well with #9FD79D?
Its direct complement is #D59DD7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B89DD7 and #D79DBC gives you contrast without the vibration.