#7A7C5C Hex Color
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Reach for #7a7c5c when a design needs a muted olive that stays out of the way. Its very low saturation and mid lightness give it a dry, dusty warmth that suits outdoor brands, organic packaging, and military or workwear palettes. It works best as a supporting tone behind dark text, since black on this hex code clears WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #7a7c5c
What is #7a7c5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a7c5c is rgb(122, 124, 92), in HSL hsl(64, 15%, 42%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 26%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7a7c5c?
Cream and oatmeal lift this muted olive, while rust or burnt orange adds warmth without clashing. It also sits well beside charcoal for a grounded, utilitarian palette.
Does black or white text read better on #7a7c5c?
Black text reads better. At roughly 4.9:1 contrast, #7a7c5c meets WCAG AA for body text with black, while white text falls short of the 4.5:1 threshold.
Is #7a7c5c readable on white or black?
#7a7c5c has a 4.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.86:1 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.