#7F8274 Hex Color
Dusty muted olive with ashy undertones
This dusty, ashy shade sits between muted yellow and grey. It functions well as a grounding background because of its low saturation. The hex code #7f8274 is highly readable with black text, meeting WCAG AA standards for small body copy. Avoid using it as a dominant color in isolation, as it can feel flat. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or muted olive accents.
Questions about #7f8274
What is #7f8274 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f8274 is rgb(127, 130, 116), in HSL hsl(73, 6%, 48%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 11%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #7f8274?
Is #7f8274 readable on white or black?
#7f8274 has a 3.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.34:1 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.