#7CC49D Hex Color
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This soft mint green is unsaturated and airy. It works well as a background color for organic or wellness brands. The hex code #7cc49d offers high contrast against black, making it readable for small body text. Use it as a base or an accent, but pair it with charcoal grays rather than white to keep the color from looking washed out in your designs.
Questions about #7cc49d
What is #7cc49d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7cc49d is rgb(124, 196, 157), in HSL hsl(148, 38%, 63%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 20%, 23%.
What colors pair best with #7cc49d in a design scheme?
This soft mint green thrives when paired with charcoal or deep slate grays, which anchor its airy quality and prevent it from appearing washed out. Avoid pairing it with stark white, as the contrast can make the color feel thin and clinical.
Is #7cc49d suitable for UI body text or small elements?
While #7cc49d works effectively as a background or accent, it is often too light for small, critical body text on its own. Use it alongside high-contrast dark text, like a navy or charcoal, to ensure your layout meets standard web accessibility requirements.
Is #7cc49d readable on white or black?
#7cc49d has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.23:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.