#7E894F Hex Color
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#7e894f is a muted, earthy olive with strong yellow undertones that feels grounded and approachable. Because of its desaturated character, it avoids feeling overly aggressive in branding or UI design. Use it as a secondary accent rather than a primary background to prevent a muddy appearance. Pair it with deep charcoal or burnt orange to bring out its warmth. Black text remains readable against this hex code.
Questions about #7e894f
What is #7e894f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e894f is rgb(126, 137, 79), in HSL hsl(71, 27%, 42%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 42%, 46%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #7e894f?
#7e894f shines when balanced by darker neutrals like charcoal or high-contrast warm tones like burnt orange. Avoid pairing it with other muddy greens, as these combinations can quickly lose definition and become visually cluttered or indistinguishable.
Is #7e894f a warm or cool color?
#7e894f reads as decidedly warm due to its strong yellow undertones that define its earthy character. This warmth makes it an excellent choice for branding that needs to feel natural and grounded rather than clinical or synthetic.
Is #7e894f readable on white or black?
#7e894f has a 3.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.57:1 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.