#7A951F Hex Color
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#7a951f is a fairly saturated lime shade with an earthy olive cast and medium-dark lightness. Its grounded green-yellow balance suggests growth and harmony without feeling neon. The hex code #7a951f suits nature brands, energy drinks, sports graphics, and gaming accents. Use it as a supporting color, since large areas can feel muddy beside bright white. Black text reaches about 6.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #7a951f
What is #7a951f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7a951f is rgb(122, 149, 31), in HSL hsl(74, 66%, 35%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 79%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #7a951f?
#7a951f pairs well with charcoal for readable, grounded contrast, while burgundy adds a richer accent without competing with its yellow-green base in branding and interface work for a controlled, earthy palette. Warm cream can soften the combination, while bright white may look harsh.
Does #7a951f read as warm or cool?
#7a951f reads as a warm-leaning green because its yellow content outweighs its blue, while moderate darkness and fairly high saturation keep it earthy rather than fluorescent on screen and in print. This balance suits natural, dependable themes more than icy or technical palettes.
Is #7a951f readable on white or black?
#7a951f has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.14:1 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.