#7F8A4C Hex Color
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This muted olive hue carries a grounded, earthy feel. Because it sits on the muddier side of the spectrum, avoid using it as a dominant background color. Instead, use #7f8a4c as an accent or secondary tone in organic branding palettes. It pairs surprisingly well with deep plums or charcoal. Black text reads clearly against the hex code #7f8a4c, satisfying accessibility standards for body copy.
Questions about #7f8a4c
What is #7f8a4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f8a4c is rgb(127, 138, 76), in HSL hsl(71, 29%, 42%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 45%, 46%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
Which colors work well with #7f8a4c in a design palette?
Is #7f8a4c readable on white or black?
#7f8a4c has a 3.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.64:1 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.