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Microsoft Green

#79AC20

Microsoft Green is a neutral medium color with the hex code #79AC20. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 121, 172, 32 in digital design or CMYK 30%, 0%, 81%, 33% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Microsoft Green Color Values

HEX
#79AC20
RGB
121, 172, 32
HSL
82°, 69%, 40%
CMYK
30, 0, 81, 33

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Microsoft Green sits at 82° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 69% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, neutral colors like Microsoft Green work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Microsoft Green in print, the CMYK breakdown of 30%, 0%, 81%, 33% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Microsoft Green

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #79AC20;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 121, 172, 32;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#79AC20',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 30%
M: 0%
Y: 81%
K: 33%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(121, 172, 32)
rgba(121, 172, 32, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 82° on the color wheel

NVIDIA logo
NVIDIA
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Robinhood logo
Robinhood
Wise logo
Wise

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #79AC20?
#79AC20 is Microsoft Green, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 121, 172, 32. It has a hue of 82°, 69% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #79AC20?
The RGB color code for #79AC20 is rgb(121, 172, 32). This means it contains 121 red, 172 green, and 32 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Microsoft Green a warm or cool color?
Microsoft Green (#79AC20) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #79AC20 in CSS?
You can use #79AC20 in CSS with: background-color: #79AC20; or color: #79AC20; or as an RGB value: rgb(121, 172, 32). For print design, use CMYK: 30%, 0%, 81%, 33%.

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