#7A7A61 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted olive feels grounded and understated, offering a mature alternative to brighter greens. Because of its desaturated, earthy character, #7a7a61 works best as a supporting background element rather than a dominant color. It maintains solid accessibility with black text, as the contrast ratio sits at 4.8:1. Use this hex code for outdoor branding or organic packaging where a flat, matte appearance is preferred.
Questions about #7a7a61
What is #7a7a61 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a7a61 is rgb(122, 122, 97), in HSL hsl(60, 11%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 20%, 52%.
What colors pair best with #7a7a61?
This muted olive pairs best with warm, neutral tones like cream or off-white to maintain its earthy aesthetic. To add contrast, use deep, dark charcoal or matte black, which highlights the desaturated undertones without overpowering the design.
Is #7a7a61 a warm or cool green?
#7a7a61 leans warm due to its significant yellow and brown undertones, classifying it as a classic army or drab olive. It lacks the crisp, blue-leaning coolness of mint or forest greens, making it feel organic and vintage rather than sharp.
Is #7a7a61 readable on white or black?
#7a7a61 has a 4.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.78:1 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.