#7E6E13 Hex Color
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#7e6e13 is a dark, muted olive yellow with a warm, earthy character. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it suits outdoor brands, military palettes, and organic packaging more than playful work. White text hits about 5.1:1 contrast on it, enough for small body copy. Try it as a base with deep plum accents, since brighter pairings can wash it out.
Questions about #7e6e13
What is #7e6e13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e6e13 is rgb(126, 110, 19), in HSL hsl(51, 74%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 85%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #7e6e13?
Deep plum, charcoal, and soft cream flatter #7e6e13 best, letting its earthy warmth stand out. Bright colors tend to overpower it, so keep supporting tones muted and low saturation.
Does #7e6e13 read as a warm or cool color?
#7e6e13 reads warm, thanks to its yellow base and brownish undertone. The green shift keeps it from feeling sunny, giving it a drier, more grounded temperature.
Is #7e6e13 readable on white or black?
#7e6e13 has a 5.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.12:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.