Color #779B1C Color / Colour Code #779B1C
This page shows the hex color code for color #779b1c (#779B1C). The colour is a green tone with 69% saturation and 36% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #779B1C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#779B1C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 47, 77, and 107 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 77, 197, and 317 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #779B1C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 77 and saturation at 69%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 77 to 122 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 77 with its complement at 257 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #779B1C
Lightness variations at hue 77 and 69% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #779B1C
Design Use Cases for #779B1C
Vibrant Brand Color
#779B1C has a strong 69% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Primary Interface Color
At 36% lightness, #779B1C is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Success & Growth Indicators
#779B1C falls in the green range (hue 77). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #779B1C (hue 77) to its complement at hue 257. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 107. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #779b1c, #401c9b);
CSS Code for #779B1C
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About Color #779B1C (#779B1C)
#779B1C is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 119 red, 155 green, and 28 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 77 degrees with 69% saturation and 36% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #779B1C is 130/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 82% yellow, and 39% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #779B1C against white is 3.24:1 and against black is 6.49:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 6.49:1.
The complementary colour #401C9B creates maximum visual tension when paired with #779B1C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #9B801C and #389B1C, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #779B1C
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #779B1C?
- #779B1C is Color #779B1C, a green color (colour) with RGB(119, 155, 28), HSL(77, 69%, 36%), and CMYK(23%, 0%, 82%, 39%). Its perceived brightness is 130/255.
- Is #779B1C accessible for text?
- Against white, #779B1C has a contrast ratio of 3.24:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.49:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #779B1C?
- The complementary colour is #401C9B (hue 257). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #9B801C and #389B1C. The triadic palette adds #1C779B and #9B1C77 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #779B1C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #779b1c; or rgb(119, 155, 28); or hsl(77, 69%, 36%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 77 69% 36%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.