#7D8073 Hex Color
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An ashy, muted olive tone, #7d8073 sits comfortably between grey and yellow. This desaturated shade lacks intensity but provides excellent readability, supporting black text with a 5.2:1 contrast ratio. Because it reads slightly muddy at large scales, it functions best as a secondary accent color or a grounding background for energetic branding. Use this hex code to inject a sense of pragmatism into spontaneous or budget-focused design projects.
Questions about #7d8073
What is #7d8073 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d8073 is rgb(125, 128, 115), in HSL hsl(74, 5%, 48%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 10%, 50%.
Which accent colors work well with the muted tone of #7d8073?
Because #7d8073 sits quietly between grey and olive, it benefits from the contrast of high-saturation pops like a warm terracotta or a deep navy. These pairings prevent the design from feeling too flat while maintaining the professional, pragmatic aesthetic established by the olive base.
Is #7d8073 readable on white or black?
#7d8073 has a 4.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.20:1 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.