#7B8249 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated yellow-olive feels organic and grounded. Because the tone is muted, it works best as a supporting texture or background rather than a primary focal point. It provides sufficient contrast to support black body text, making it a reliable choice for UI design. The hex code for this natural shade is #7b8249.
Questions about #7b8249
What is #7b8249 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b8249 is rgb(123, 130, 73), in HSL hsl(67, 28%, 40%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 44%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #7b8249 in a design scheme?
Is #7b8249 suitable for text on a white background?
#7b8249 does not provide sufficient contrast for body text against a white background according to WCAG accessibility guidelines. It is significantly more effective as a background color or as an accent for headings against light backgrounds.
Is #7b8249 readable on white or black?
#7b8249 has a 4.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.13:1 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.