#7D9F5E Hex Color
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Neither bright lime nor dusty sage, #7d9f5e is olive pulled toward green: muted, mid-weight, and grounded. Its low saturation keeps it calm, which suits a supporting role in outdoor and organic branding. Pair it with burnt orange or cream for contrast. Black text clears AA on this hex code at about 7.0:1, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #7d9f5e
What is #7d9f5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d9f5e is rgb(125, 159, 94), in HSL hsl(91, 26%, 50%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 41%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #7d9f5e?
#7d9f5e pairs well with warm accents like terracotta and cream, which play off its muted green undertone. For a quieter palette, combine it with charcoal and off-white neutrals.
Can #7d9f5e work as a background color?
Yes. Black text on #7d9f5e reaches about 7.0:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body copy. White text lands near 3:1, so save it for large type only.
Is #7d9f5e readable on white or black?
#7d9f5e has a 3.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.99:1 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.