#7F8768 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty olive offers an earthy foundation for organic or outdoor branding. Because it sits at a low saturation, it lacks the energy of brighter greens, making it a reliable supporting tone rather than an accent. It provides sufficient contrast for black body text, so it functions well as a background. The hex code for this ashy olive is #7f8768.
Questions about #7f8768
What is #7f8768 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f8768 is rgb(127, 135, 104), in HSL hsl(75, 13%, 47%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 23%, 47%.
How can I effectively use #7f8768 in a color palette?
#7f8768 functions best as a stabilizing, neutral base that allows stronger accent colors to stand out. It pairs exceptionally well with terracotta for an earthy aesthetic, or with deep navy to create a sophisticated, masculine color scheme.
Is #7f8768 readable on white or black?
#7f8768 has a 3.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.56:1 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.