#787D33 Hex Color
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A muted yellow-olive with warm, earthy undertones, #787d33 feels mellow and practical rather than bright. Its grounded character suits outdoor, organic, construction, and budget-focused branding, especially as a supporting tone beside cream or dark brown. Use black text for readable body copy, with about a 4.8:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this color is #787d33.
Questions about #787d33
What is #787d33 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #787d33 is rgb(120, 125, 51), in HSL hsl(64, 42%, 35%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 59%, 51%.
Does #787d33 work with black text?
#787d33 works with black text at about a 4.8:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for normal-sized body copy; check the final pairing if text is small, thin, or placed over a textured background.
What colors pair well with #787d33?
Pair #787d33 with cream and dark brown for a warm, natural palette, or add terracotta for a sunbaked accent; charcoal creates a sharper, more structured contrast in interfaces and brand layouts.
Does #787d33 feel warm or cool?
#787d33 reads as warm and grounded because its olive base has a muted, yellow-leaning cast, making it well suited to outdoor, organic, utility, and budget-conscious visual systems rather than bright, high-energy designs.
Is #787d33 readable on white or black?
#787d33 has a 4.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.77:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.