#7B8872 Hex Color
A grounded and organic dusty olive
This dusty, unsaturated olive green feels grounded and organic. It serves well as a supporting background tone, especially when paired with warm whites to avoid a muddy appearance. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, the hex code #7b8872 meets accessibility standards for readable body copy. Use this matte shade sparingly to maintain a professional, cohesive aesthetic in nature-focused branding.
Questions about #7b8872
What is #7b8872 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b8872 is rgb(123, 136, 114), in HSL hsl(95, 9%, 49%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 16%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #7b8872?
This unsaturated olive pairs beautifully with warm whites to prevent a muddy appearance while maintaining its organic, professional feel. For a high-contrast, modern aesthetic, it also works effectively when grounded against charcoal or deep neutral grays.
Is #7b8872 readable on white or black?
#7b8872 has a 3.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.60:1 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.