#7B7F5D Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #7b7f5d blends yellow with a softened green undertone. Its low saturation creates a matte, grounded mood suited to outdoor brands, organic packaging, construction, and military-inspired layouts. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal, cream, or rust, since it can look muddy at large sizes. Black text reads clearly on this shade. The hex code is #7b7f5d.
Questions about #7b7f5d
What is #7b7f5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b7f5d is rgb(123, 127, 93), in HSL hsl(67, 15%, 43%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 27%, 50%.
Which colors pair well with #7b7f5d?
#7b7f5d pairs well with charcoal, cream, and terracotta, which add definition, lightness, or warmth without overpowering its muted yellow-green character; use charcoal for text, cream for spacious backgrounds, and terracotta for a warmer accent.
Does #7b7f5d look warm or cool?
#7b7f5d reads as a muted, slightly warm olive because its yellow component softens the green undertone, while its low saturation and gray cast keep the overall impression restrained rather than sunny.
Is #7b7f5d readable on white or black?
#7b7f5d has a 4.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.03:1 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.