#7E805E Hex Color
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Not a green that shouts, #7e805e is a dusty olive with gray undertones and almost no saturation. It reads dry, matte, and earthy, which suits organic products, outdoor brands, and backgrounds that stay out of the way. Use it as a supporting tone rather than the star, since large areas can turn muddy. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 5.1:1, while white text falls short. Pair it with a muted rust to bring out its warmth.
Questions about #7e805e
What is #7e805e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e805e is rgb(126, 128, 94), in HSL hsl(64, 15%, 44%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 27%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #7e805e?
Muted rust and terracotta bring out the warm side of #7e805e, while cream and charcoal keep it grounded. For contrast, a deep navy makes this olive look richer than beige ever does.
Is #7e805e readable on white or black?
#7e805e has a 4.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.13:1 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.