#7E875B Hex Color
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Dusty olive with a clear yellow undertone, #7e875b stays matte and mellow instead of fresh or bright. Its low saturation makes it a strong supporting tone for outdoor and organic brands, and it holds black body text at AA contrast. Pair it with deep plum for a richer, less obvious combination than the usual cream.
Questions about #7e875b
What is #7e875b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e875b is rgb(126, 135, 91), in HSL hsl(72, 19%, 44%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 33%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #7e875b?
Deep plum makes the yellow undertone in #7e875b feel richer than the expected cream pairing. Warm charcoal or soft off-white text keeps the palette grounded and readable.
Is #7e875b warm or cool?
Despite its green base, #7e875b reads warm because of its strong yellow undertone. The heavy graying of its saturation pushes it toward dry earth tones rather than fresh greens.
Is #7e875b readable on white or black?
#7e875b has a 3.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.50:1 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.