#7E9B51 Hex Color

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#7e9b51 is a muted, earthy olive with desaturated lime undertones. It carries a grounded, organic weight, making it suitable for outdoor branding or tactical aesthetics. Because this shade offers strong contrast, black text remains highly readable against it, which is ideal for functional UI components. The hex code for this resilient green is #7e9b51. Pair it with warm neutrals to avoid a muddy appearance.

Questions about #7e9b51

What is #7e9b51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e9b51 is rgb(126, 155, 81), in HSL hsl(84, 31%, 46%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 48%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #7e9b51 in a design scheme?
#7e9b51 works best when anchored by warm neutrals to prevent it from appearing muddy or flat. Try pairing this earthy tone with cream or sand for a soft palette, or use a deep charcoal for high-contrast, functional UI elements.
Is #7e9b51 suitable for UI text or small icons?
#7e9b51 provides excellent contrast against light backgrounds, making it a reliable choice for UI text and functional components. Because it carries a strong, desaturated weight, black text remains highly readable when placed on top of this green, ensuring your layout stays accessible.
Is #7e9b51 readable on white or black?
#7e9b51 has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.69:1 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.