#79715F Hex Color
Dusty olive, more grey than gold
Don’t expect bright yellow here. #79715f is a dusty, grayed-out olive that reads almost neutral at first glance. Its low saturation makes it a steady supporting tone, and it holds white text at about 4.8:1 contrast, enough for small body copy under WCAG AA. It looks richer against deep teal than against camel, though it can turn muddy beside bright greens. The hex code #79715f fits sale graphics, construction signage, and budget-friendly layouts.
Questions about #79715f
What is #79715f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #79715f is rgb(121, 113, 95), in HSL hsl(42, 12%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 21%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #79715f?
Deep teal and burgundy make #79715f look richer, while charcoal keeps the pairing neutral. Avoid bright greens, which pull out its muddy side.
Is #79715f readable on white or black?
#79715f has a 4.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.34:1 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 only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.