#787D72 Hex Color
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#787d72 is an ashy, muted olive that leans heavily into grey. This earthy, desaturated tone offers a grounded base for branding or UI elements, provided you use it sparingly. It lacks the vibrancy of pure lime, making it more practical for professional layouts. Black text provides sufficient contrast, so use this hex code as a subtle background for clean, modern interfaces.
Questions about #787d72
What is #787d72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #787d72 is rgb(120, 125, 114), in HSL hsl(87, 5%, 47%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 9%, 51%.
What colors pair well with the muted #787d72 tone?
#787d72 pairs best with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep slate for a sophisticated palette. Because it is desaturated and ashy, it also looks excellent when accented by warmer, muted tones like dusty rose or soft terracotta.
Is #787d72 readable on white or black?
#787d72 has a 4.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.97:1 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.