#7C9C6B Hex Color
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Muted and earthy, #7c9c6b is an ashy lime with olive undertones and low saturation. Its softened lightness suggests growth, dependability, and connection to nature without feeling bright or playful. Use it as a supporting tone for organic branding, outdoor products, or military-inspired designs, pairing it with charcoal or warm cream. The hex code is #7c9c6b, and black text reaches about 6.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #7c9c6b
What is #7c9c6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7c9c6b is rgb(124, 156, 107), in HSL hsl(99, 20%, 52%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 31%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #7c9c6b?
#7c9c6b pairs well with charcoal and warm cream, using charcoal to sharpen text and structure while warm cream softens backgrounds, cards, and spacious brand layouts without overpowering its muted olive character.
Does #7c9c6b read as a warm or cool color?
#7c9c6b reads as a muted, slightly warm green because its olive undertone adds yellow while its grayness keeps the warmth restrained, giving it an earthy, dependable mood rather than the bright energy of a saturated lime.
Is #7c9c6b readable on white or black?
#7c9c6b has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.82:1 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.