#7C7E62 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #7c7e62 blends yellow and olive undertones into a matte, earthy shade. Its low saturation gives designs a restrained, practical mood suited to outdoor, military, construction, or organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream and charcoal. Black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast for readable body copy. The hex code is #7c7e62.
Questions about #7c7e62
What is #7c7e62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c7e62 is rgb(124, 126, 98), in HSL hsl(64, 13%, 44%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 22%, 51%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7c7e62?
#7c7e62 works well with soft cream, charcoal, and muted terracotta, creating grounded palettes that balance its olive-yellow undertones with light space, strong structure, and a restrained warm accent for interfaces, packaging, and outdoor branding. These combinations keep the shade supportive rather than dominant.
Does #7c7e62 read as a warm or cool color?
#7c7e62 reads as a muted, slightly warm olive because its yellow undertone offsets the grayness created by low saturation, giving the shade a practical, grounded presence instead of a vivid botanical feel. Pairing it with cool white or blue-gray can make that warmth more noticeable.
Is #7c7e62 readable on white or black?
#7c7e62 has a 4.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.01:1 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.