#7A762E Hex Color
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The hex code #7a762e is a muted, warm yellow-olive with low saturation and medium-dark lightness. Its earthy cast suggests resilience, tradition, and practical optimism rather than bright energy. Use it as a supporting tone for outdoor, organic, military, or budget-focused designs, pairing well with charcoal or terracotta. White text provides about 4.7:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #7a762e
What is #7a762e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a762e is rgb(122, 118, 46), in HSL hsl(57, 45%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 62%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #7a762e in a design?
#7a762e works with charcoal for contrast, terracotta for warmth, and muted cream for a softer finish. These partners preserve its earthy character while giving layouts enough separation and visual structure.
Is #7a762e readable on white or black?
#7a762e has a 4.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.45:1 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.