#79915A Hex Color
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#79915a is a muted olive green with a dusty, matte character. Its low saturation keeps things calm, which suits backgrounds and supporting elements more than bold accents. Pair it with cream or terracotta for an earthy palette. Black text reads well on this hex code, passing WCAG AA at about 6.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #79915a
What is #79915a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #79915a is rgb(121, 145, 90), in HSL hsl(86, 23%, 46%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 38%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #79915a?
Cream, terracotta, and warm charcoal all flatter #79915a without stealing its muted feel. Skip bright yellows and pure white, which make it look dull by comparison.
Is #79915a readable on white or black?
#79915a has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.01:1 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.