Color #79E751 Color / Colour Code #79E751
This page shows the hex color code for color #79e751 (#79E751). The colour is a green tone with 76% saturation and 61% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #79E751 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#79E751 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 74, 104, and 134 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 104, 224, and 344 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #79E751
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 104 and saturation at 76%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 104 to 149 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 104 with its complement at 284 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 #79E751
Lightness variations at hue 104 and 76% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #79E751
Design Use Cases for #79E751
Vibrant Brand Color
#79E751 has a strong 76% 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.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 61% lightness, #79E751 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Success & Growth Indicators
#79E751 falls in the green range (hue 104). 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 #79E751 (hue 104) to its complement at hue 284. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 134. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #79e751, #bf50e7);
CSS Code for #79E751
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About Color #79E751 (#79E751)
#79E751 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 121 red, 231 green, and 81 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 104 degrees with 76% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #79E751 is 181/255 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 48% cyan, 0% magenta, 65% yellow, and 9% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #79E751 against white is 1.57:1 and against black is 13.36:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.36:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #BF50E7 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #79E751. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #C4E750 and #50E773, 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 #79E751
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #79E751?
- #79E751 is Color #79E751, a green color (colour) with RGB(121, 231, 81), HSL(104, 76%, 61%), and CMYK(48%, 0%, 65%, 9%). Its perceived brightness is 181/255.
- Is #79E751 accessible for text?
- Against white, #79E751 has a contrast ratio of 1.57:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.36:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #79E751?
- The complementary colour is #BF50E7 (hue 284). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #C4E750 and #50E773. The triadic palette adds #5078E7 and #E75078 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #79E751 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #79e751; or rgb(121, 231, 81); or hsl(104, 76%, 61%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 104 76% 61%; 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.