#7A9155 Hex Color
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#7a9155 is a muted, earthy olive with distinct lime undertones. This grounded shade suggests resilience and is an ideal choice for outdoor branding or organic packaging. Because this hex code maintains a 6.0:1 contrast ratio against black text, it remains highly readable in UI design. Pair it with warm terracotta or soft cream to prevent the color from appearing too muddy in your layout.
Questions about #7a9155
What is #7a9155 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a9155 is rgb(122, 145, 85), in HSL hsl(83, 26%, 45%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 41%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #7a9155?
This earthy shade looks best when grounded by neutral tones or warmed by complementary colors. You should pair #7a9155 with terracotta or soft cream to prevent the layout from appearing too muddy, while dark charcoal creates a high-contrast, professional text pairing.
Is #7a9155 a warm or cool color?
While olive greens are generally warm, the subtle lime undertones in #7a9155 pull it toward a cooler, more vibrant spectrum. This unique balance makes it a versatile bridge between traditional nature-inspired palettes and modern, clean user interfaces.
Is #7a9155 readable on white or black?
#7a9155 has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.00:1 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.