#7A8073 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, this lime shade carries gray undertones that give it a matte, understated character. The hex code #7a8073 supports calm, nature-led palettes for wellness, sports, and gaming without feeling overly bright. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm cream. Black text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast, making it suitable for readable interface copy.
Questions about #7a8073
What is #7a8073 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a8073 is rgb(122, 128, 115), in HSL hsl(88, 5%, 48%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 10%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #7a8073?
#7a8073 pairs well with charcoal for a grounded, readable palette, while warm cream softens its gray undertones and muted lime cast; terracotta or burgundy can add controlled warmth without overwhelming its understated character.
Is #7a8073 warm or cool?
#7a8073 reads as a muted, slightly cool-to-neutral lime green because its gray undertones reduce yellow warmth and brightness; the result feels matte, calm, and natural rather than vivid or strongly earthy.
Is #7a8073 readable on white or black?
#7a8073 has a 4.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.16:1 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.