#7D7B40 Hex Color
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A muted yellow with olive undertones, #7d7b40 feels warm, earthy, practical, and mellow. Its subdued saturation suits outdoor, organic, construction, and budget-focused branding, especially as a supporting tone beside cream or navy. The hex code #7d7b40 supports black body text at about a 4.8:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA requirements for normal text.
Questions about #7d7b40
What is #7d7b40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d7b40 is rgb(125, 123, 64), in HSL hsl(58, 32%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 49%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7d7b40?
#7d7b40 pairs well with cream for a soft natural palette, navy for stronger contrast, and muted terracotta for an earthy, grounded look in restrained branding and packaging with a calm, practical feel.
Does #7d7b40 look warm or cool?
#7d7b40 reads as a warm, muted yellow because its olive undertones soften the brightness and add an earthy cast, making it feel practical, mellow, and more grounded than a clear or lemon yellow.
Is #7d7b40 readable on white or black?
#7d7b40 has a 4.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.77:1 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.