What color is #79CD8F?

#79CD8F is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(121, 205, 143), and in HSL hsl(136, 46%, 64%).

Is #79CD8F accessible as text?

On white, #79CD8F has a contrast ratio of 1.92:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.94:1 (passes). For text placed on #79CD8F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #79CD8F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-400 (#00D492).

What colors go well with #79CD8F?

#79CD8F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #CD79B7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #79CD8F below.

Is #79CD8F good for buttons?

#79CD8F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #79CD8F — white text only reaches 1.92:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #79CD8F the same as CSS mediumaquamarine?

No — #79CD8F is not the CSS named color mediumaquamarine, but mediumaquamarine (#66CDAA) is the closest CSS named color.

#79CD8F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #79CD8F

Not just a swatch — here's how #79CD8F works with other colors. Named schemes with #79CD8F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #79CD8F Secondary #4B6C3C Accent #AD6C00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Medium Aquamarine leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #79CD8F Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E1D9BE Secondary #9AA0A0 Anchor #1A3648

Medium Aquamarine opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #79CD8F Secondary #ADB4B7 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7895A3 Anchor #2D3236

Medium Aquamarine keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #79CD8F Secondary #AD6C00 Accent #677C4D Surface #F1EDDD Anchor #392B1E

This palette keeps Medium Aquamarine as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #79CD8F Secondary #D1EDD6 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Medium Aquamarine is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Medium Aquamarine carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #79CD8F actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 43/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 60/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 41/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 47/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 34/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 42/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 74/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #79CD8F with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 9.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E7F3EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #79CDAC — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #79CD8F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #79CD8F;
  --color-base-rgb: 121 205 143;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.9% 0.121 151.2);
  --color-50: #F3FBF6;
  --color-100: #E1F5E6;
  --color-200: #C4E9CD;
  --color-300: #9AD5AA;
  --color-400: #73BF87;
  --color-500: #52A368;
  --color-600: #447E54;
  --color-700: #355A3F;
  --color-800: #253C2B;
  --color-900: #18251C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  medium-aquamarine: {
    50: '#F3FBF6',
    100: '#E1F5E6',
    200: '#C4E9CD',
    300: '#9AD5AA',
    400: '#73BF87',
    500: '#52A368',
    600: '#447E54',
    700: '#355A3F',
    800: '#253C2B',
    900: '#18251C',
  },
}

$base: #79CD8F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F3FBF6;
$base-100: #E1F5E6;
$base-200: #C4E9CD;
$base-300: #9AD5AA;
$base-400: #73BF87;
$base-500: #52A368;
$base-600: #447E54;
$base-700: #355A3F;
$base-800: #253C2B;
$base-900: #18251C;
$base-hover: #49BC68;
$base-subtle: #DAEDDF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#79CD8F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F3FBF6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E1F5E6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C4E9CD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#9AD5AA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#73BF87",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#52A368",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#447E54",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#355A3F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#253C2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#18251C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #79CD8F

Color Lab

Pairs with #79CD8F

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