What color is #79D288?

#79D288 is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(121, 210, 136), and in HSL hsl(130, 50%, 65%).

Is #79D288 accessible as text?

On white, #79D288 has a contrast ratio of 1.84:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.39:1 (passes). For text placed on #79D288, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #79D288?

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

What colors go well with #79D288?

#79D288 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #D279C4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #79D288 below.

Is #79D288 good for buttons?

#79D288 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #79D288 — white text only reaches 1.84:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #79D288 the same as CSS mediumaquamarine?

No — #79D288 is not the CSS named color mediumaquamarine, but mediumaquamarine (#66CDAA) is the closest CSS named color.

#79D288 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #79D288

Not just a swatch — here's how #79D288 works with other colors. Named schemes with #79D288 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #79D288 Secondary #4C6B3C Accent #AD6C00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Pistachio 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 #79D288 Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #1A3648

Pistachio 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 #79D288 Secondary #ADB4B7 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7895A3 Anchor #2D3236

Pistachio 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 #79D288 Secondary #AD6C00 Accent #687C4C Surface #F2EDDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Pistachio 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 #79D288 Secondary #D3F1D6 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Pistachio 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 Pistachio carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #79D288 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 44/100

Neutral

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

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 98/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 37/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 52/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 39/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 70/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #79D288

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People also use #79D288 with

Celadon Medium Aquamarine Orchid Platinum Hunter Green

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 10.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E7F4E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #79D2A6 — 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 #79D288 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #79D288;
  --color-base-rgb: 121 210 136;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.9% 0.135 148.1);
  --color-50: #F3FCF5;
  --color-100: #E0F5E3;
  --color-200: #C2EBC9;
  --color-300: #97D8A2;
  --color-400: #70C27D;
  --color-500: #4EA65D;
  --color-600: #42804C;
  --color-700: #335C3A;
  --color-800: #243C28;
  --color-900: #18251A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pistachio: {
    50: '#F3FCF5',
    100: '#E0F5E3',
    200: '#C2EBC9',
    300: '#97D8A2',
    400: '#70C27D',
    500: '#4EA65D',
    600: '#42804C',
    700: '#335C3A',
    800: '#243C28',
    900: '#18251A',
  },
}

$base: #79D288;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F3FCF5;
$base-100: #E0F5E3;
$base-200: #C2EBC9;
$base-300: #97D8A2;
$base-400: #70C27D;
$base-500: #4EA65D;
$base-600: #42804C;
$base-700: #335C3A;
$base-800: #243C28;
$base-900: #18251A;
$base-hover: #47C25C;
$base-subtle: #DAEEDD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#79D288",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F3FCF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E0F5E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C2EBC9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#97D8A2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#70C27D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#4EA65D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#42804C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#335C3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#243C28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#18251A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}