#789D56 Hex Color
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This unsaturated olive green evokes natural, earthy reliability. Because of its muted tone, it works best as a supporting neutral or an accent rather than a dominant background. Pair #789d56 with soft creams or warm terracotta for a balanced, organic palette. The hex code #789d56 maintains high legibility with black text, making it a functional choice for clean, legible interface elements.
Questions about #789d56
What is #789d56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #789d56 is rgb(120, 157, 86), in HSL hsl(91, 29%, 48%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 45%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #789d56 in a design palette?
Pair #789d56 with soft creams or warm terracotta to ground its organic feel and create a balanced look. Using charcoal for text provides high legibility against this muted background while maintaining a sophisticated, modern appearance.
Is #789d56 a warm or cool green?
#789d56 leans firmly toward the warm side of the color spectrum because of its strong yellow undertones. This warmth is exactly what gives it that natural, earthy reliability, making it feel less like a clinical green and more like raw, organic material.
Is #789d56 readable on white or black?
#789d56 has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.75:1 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.