#7B9166 Hex Color
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A dusty lime-green with gray, earthy undertones, #7b9166 feels matte, grounded, and restrained rather than vivid. Its muted lightness suits nature brands, outdoor products, sports interfaces, and organic packaging as a supporting tone. Pair it with charcoal or warm cream for structure. This hex code provides about 6.1:1 contrast with black text, supporting accessible body copy.
Questions about #7b9166
What is #7b9166 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7b9166 is rgb(123, 145, 102), in HSL hsl(91, 17%, 48%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 30%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #7b9166?
#7b9166 pairs well with charcoal for structure, warm cream for softness, and muted terracotta for an earthy accent. These combinations preserve its restrained character while giving nature, outdoor, and organic packaging palettes enough contrast and visual warmth.
Does #7b9166 look warm or cool?
#7b9166 reads as a muted, slightly warm green because its gray and earthy undertones soften the lime base, giving it a grounded, matte appearance rather than the crisp, energetic feel of a bright spring green.
Is #7b9166 readable on white or black?
#7b9166 has a 3.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.08:1 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.