#7E8875 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy green feels grounded and understated. With a heavily muted chroma, #7e8875 works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It lacks the vibrancy of traditional lime or olive, giving it a calm, matte finish. Pair it with dark charcoals for a sophisticated look, as its reliable contrast ratio allows for readable black text in UI designs. The hex code for this muted shade is #7e8875.
Questions about #7e8875
What is #7e8875 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e8875 is rgb(126, 136, 117), in HSL hsl(92, 8%, 50%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 14%, 47%.
How should I use #7e8875 in interface design?
Use #7e8875 as a secondary or background element to maintain a calm, professional interface. It pairs effectively with charcoal or deep black text, ensuring high contrast levels while keeping the overall aesthetic soft, grounded, and easy on the eyes.
Is #7e8875 a warm or cool green?
This color leans slightly cool due to its ashy, desaturated undertones, which remove the vibrancy found in warmer olive shades. It functions effectively as a neutral anchor for palettes that require a subdued, organic feel rather than a bright, punchy accent.
Is #7e8875 readable on white or black?
#7e8875 has a 3.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.66:1 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.