#7E935B Hex Color
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Hex code #7e935b is a dusty olive with a soft lime undertone. Its low saturation and mid lightness read matte and understated, which suits supporting roles and nature-themed backgrounds more than bold accents. It flatters cream and deep brown, and black text passes AA on it at about 6.2:1 contrast. Next to pure white it can look a little flat, so test it on warmer neutrals first.
Questions about #7e935b
What is #7e935b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e935b is rgb(126, 147, 91), in HSL hsl(82, 24%, 47%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 38%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #7e935b?
Cream, warm taupe, and deep brown flatter its dusty finish, while a muted terracotta adds gentle contrast without clashing. Skip bright neons, since they overpower its low saturation.
Is #7e935b readable on white or black?
#7e935b has a 3.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.21:1 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.