#707B55 Hex Color
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This muted olive brings an ashy, desaturated quality to organic color palettes. Because it sits on the edge of lime without becoming too bright, #707b55 serves as a grounded, matte base for outdoor branding or nature-themed UI. It maintains high legibility with black text, making it a reliable choice for small body copy. Use it alongside warm terracotta or cream to avoid a muddy look.
Questions about #707b55
What is #707b55 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #707b55 is rgb(112, 123, 85), in HSL hsl(77, 18%, 41%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 31%, 52%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #707b55?
#707b55 works best when grounded by warm neutrals or earthy accents. Pairing this shade with terracotta or soft cream prevents the color from appearing muddy while maintaining its natural, organic feel in digital layouts.
Is #707b55 a warm or cool olive?
#707b55 leans toward a cool, ashy temperature because of its significant desaturation. It avoids the yellow-heavy warmth of classic lime greens, making it a stable, professional choice for background elements where you need a muted, non-distracting organic tone.
Is #707b55 readable on white or black?
#707b55 has a 4.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.65:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.