#7E8172 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty olive with strong gray undertones, #7e8172 offers an understated alternative to standard neutrals. Because it is highly desaturated, it avoids looking muddy while providing a grounding backdrop for brighter accent colors. This hex code works best as a UI background, as it supports black text with a 5.3:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA requirements for small body text readability.
Questions about #7e8172
What is #7e8172 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e8172 is rgb(126, 129, 114), in HSL hsl(72, 6%, 48%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 12%, 49%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with the muted #7e8172?
#7e8172 works beautifully with charcoal for high-contrast professional text, or terracotta for a natural, earthy balance. Because it is highly desaturated, it also functions as a stabilizing base when paired against brighter, vibrant accent colors.
Is #7e8172 readable on white or black?
#7e8172 has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.27:1 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.