#7F7258 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #7f7258 is a dusty yellow-olive with low saturation and a matte, earthy finish. Its understated character suits outdoor, organic, military, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or dark navy. White body text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA. The hex code is #7f7258.
Questions about #7f7258
What is #7f7258 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f7258 is rgb(127, 114, 88), in HSL hsl(40, 18%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 31%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #7f7258?
Cream and dark navy pair well with #7f7258, balancing its dusty yellow-olive base with light contrast and deeper structure across earthy branding, packaging, outdoor layouts, and restrained digital interfaces alike. Terracotta introduces warmth, while charcoal keeps the palette quiet and grounded.
Does #7f7258 feel warm or cool?
#7f7258 reads as a muted warm-neutral because its yellow-olive base carries more earthy yellow than blue, while its low saturation softens that warmth and keeps it from feeling strongly golden in most palettes. Its matte quality makes the shade feel subdued rather than sunny.
Is #7f7258 readable on white or black?
#7f7258 has a 4.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.45:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.