#7E9648 Hex Color
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#7e9648 is a muted lime-green with yellow and gray undertones. Its medium lightness gives designs an earthy, dependable feel, supporting nature brands, outdoor gear, and organic packaging. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or warm cream, since large areas can look slightly muddy. The hex code #7e9648 supports black body text at about 6.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #7e9648
What is #7e9648 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e9648 is rgb(126, 150, 72), in HSL hsl(78, 35%, 44%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 52%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #7e9648?
#7e9648 pairs well with navy, warm cream, and muted terracotta accents. Navy or charcoal provides grounded contrast, while warm cream softens its yellow-gray undertones; use the green as a supporting color when large areas feel muddy.
Does #7e9648 read as a warm or cool color?
#7e9648 reads as a warm, muted green because its yellow undertone outweighs its gray cast, while its gray component reduces brightness and keeps the hue grounded rather than vivid or strongly yellow.
Is #7e9648 suitable for black text?
Yes, #7e9648 supports black text at about a 6.3:1 contrast ratio, exceeding the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for normal text and making it a practical background for readable body copy.
Is #7e9648 readable on white or black?
#7e9648 has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.34:1 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.