#7A7A53 Hex Color
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A dusty yellow with olive undertones, #7a7a53 has low saturation and a warm, ashy finish. Its mellow character suits outdoor, organic, military, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or faded denim, since it can look muddy across large areas. Black text remains readable for body copy. The hex code is #7a7a53.
Questions about #7a7a53
What is #7a7a53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a7a53 is rgb(122, 122, 83), in HSL hsl(60, 19%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 32%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #7a7a53?
#7a7a53 pairs well with charcoal, faded denim, cream, and muted terracotta, which balance its dusty olive-yellow cast without making a palette feel too bright or visually muddy across large areas. Use a cooler accent sparingly if the palette needs more definition.
Does #7a7a53 read as a warm or cool color?
#7a7a53 reads as a warm, muted yellow-olive because its yellow base is softened by low saturation and a grayish finish, rather than reading like a clear, sunny yellow in most layouts. It feels earthy rather than vivid, making it useful for grounded interfaces and understated accents.
Is #7a7a53 readable on white or black?
#7a7a53 has a 4.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.73:1 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.