#7D8B6D Hex Color
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#7d8b6d is a muted, ashy olive with a faint lime undertone. Its very low saturation gives it a dusty, matte feel that works better in supporting roles than as a hero color. Try it as a 30% secondary tone next to terracotta or cream, where it reads earthy without going muddy. Black text clears WCAG AA on this hex code.
Questions about #7d8b6d
What is #7d8b6d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d8b6d is rgb(125, 139, 109), in HSL hsl(88, 12%, 49%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 22%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #7d8b6d?
Cream, terracotta, and deep navy all flatter #7d8b6d, because its very low saturation lets stronger neighbors set the mood while it holds the palette together. Skip pale grays, which wash it out.
Is #7d8b6d readable on white or black?
#7d8b6d has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.78:1 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.