#7C7230 Hex Color
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Somewhere between dried mustard and weathered brass, this mellow olive carries a muted, earthy warmth. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, so it works best as a supporting tone behind cream or charcoal rather than a loud accent. The hex code #7c7230 also clears WCAG AA for white body text at about 4.9:1.
Questions about #7c7230
What is #7c7230 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c7230 is rgb(124, 114, 48), in HSL hsl(52, 44%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 61%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7c7230?
Cream, charcoal, and burnt orange all flatter #7c7230, while deep teal gives a richer contrast than the usual brown pairings. Its muted warmth also sits well beside natural textures like canvas and unfinished wood.
Is #7c7230 readable on white or black?
#7c7230 has a 4.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.30:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.