#7C9879 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #7c9879 is a medium-light green with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its matte appearance suits understated branding for sustainability, gardening, pharmacy, and finance. Use the hex code #7c9879 as a supporting tone or soft interface background, paired with charcoal or warm cream. Black text remains readable at about a 6.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #7c9879
What is #7c9879 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c9879 is rgb(124, 152, 121), in HSL hsl(114, 13%, 54%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 20%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #7c9879?
Pair #7c9879 with charcoal for clear definition, warm cream for a gentle background, or muted terracotta for earthy contrast; these combinations support its low-saturation, gray-green character without making it feel bright.
Does #7c9879 look warm or cool?
#7c9879 reads as a neutral-to-slightly-warm green because its hue leans gently toward yellow, while low saturation and gray undertones soften that warmth into an understated, natural appearance rather than a crisp or vivid spring green.
Is #7c9879 readable on white or black?
#7c9879 has a 3.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.62:1 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.