#787F51 Hex Color
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#787f51 is a muted, warm yellow-green with dusty gray undertones. Its matte, low-saturation finish suggests earthiness, tradition, and understated optimism rather than strong energy. Use it as a supporting tone for outdoor, organic, military, or budget-focused branding, pairing it with cream or dark brown. The hex code #787f51 supports readable black body text at about 5.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #787f51
What is #787f51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #787f51 is rgb(120, 127, 81), in HSL hsl(69, 22%, 41%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 36%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #787f51?
Pair #787f51 with cream or warm white for a softer look, dark brown for earthy depth, and terracotta for restrained contrast that reinforces its muted, organic character without making the palette feel overly bright.
Is #787f51 a warm or cool color?
#787f51 reads as a warm yellow-green because its hue leans toward yellow, while dusty gray undertones lower saturation and soften the result, giving it an earthy, subdued presence rather than the lively feel of a bright spring green.
Is #787f51 readable on white or black?
#787f51 has a 4.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.95:1 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.