Information about #79998F color

#79998F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #79998F belongs to the Spring Green Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(121, 153, 143) — 47.5% red, 60% green, 56.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 13 / 0 / 4 / 40. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#79998F is a gently muted fresh green-cyan that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Granny Smith (#7B948C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pale Green Onion (#749F8D) and Juniper (#74918E).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(121, 153, 143)), which gives #79998F its character. If you plan to put text on a #79998F background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #79998F is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#79998F color variations

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#79998F color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #79998F

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Granny Smith color link
Granny Smith

#7B948C

Juniper color link
Juniper

#74918E

Ash Blue color link
Ash Blue

#7A9598

Greyish Teal color link
Greyish Teal

#719F91

Metamorphis color link
Metamorphis

#809D96

Crescent color link
Crescent

#839596

Gumbo color link
Gumbo

#718F8A

Bluegrass color link
Bluegrass

#839783

Paradise color link
Paradise

#6A9C95

Abacus color link
Abacus

#768993

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#79998F
  • RGB121, 153, 143
  • CMYK13, 0, 4, 40
  • CSSrgb(121, 153, 143)
  • HSL161°, 14%, 54%
  • HSL Precise161.25°, 13.559%, 53.725%
  • HSV161°, 21%, 60%
  • HSB161°, 21%, 60%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.475
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.600
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.561
  • GLSLvec3(0.475, 0.600, 0.561)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.475, 0.600, 0.561, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.475, 0.600, 0.561)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB47.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB60%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB56.1%
  • Color FamilySpring Green
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID79998F
  • DECIMAL ID7969167
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01