#7E9149 Hex Color
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This muted, earthy green carries a strong organic feel without being overly bright or artificial. Because of its desaturated lime base, #7e9149 works well as a grounding accent color in outdoor branding or gaming palettes. It supports black text clearly, making it legible for UI elements. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or cream for a sophisticated, balanced look rather than overwhelming the viewer.
Questions about #7e9149
What is #7e9149 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e9149 is rgb(126, 145, 73), in HSL hsl(76, 33%, 43%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 50%, 43%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7e9149 for a balanced design?
Is #7e9149 suitable for text on a white background?
While #7e9149 provides moderate contrast, it may fail strict accessibility standards for small body text against a white background. It is better utilized as an accent or primary color for UI elements like buttons rather than for dense, readable long-form content.
Is #7e9149 readable on white or black?
#7e9149 has a 3.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.03:1 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.