#797F64 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #797f64 is a low-saturation olive-yellow with a matte, earthy character. Its understated tone suits outdoor brands, organic packaging, construction materials, and budget-focused designs. Use it as a supporting color beside warm cream or charcoal instead of a dominant background. Black text has about 5.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #797f64.
Questions about #797f64
What is #797f64 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #797f64 is rgb(121, 127, 100), in HSL hsl(73, 12%, 45%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 21%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #797f64?
Pair #797f64 with warm cream for a softer natural palette, charcoal for stronger definition, or muted terracotta for earthy contrast, preserving its low-saturation, matte character while adding lightness or warmth to packaging, outdoor branding, and interface accents.
Is #797f64 readable on white or black?
#797f64 has a 4.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.03:1 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.