#7F9C8D Hex Color
Dusty green with a quiet teal cast
An ashy, dusty green with a muted teal cast, #7f9c8d feels steady and refreshing without becoming vivid. Its low saturation suits sustainability, wellness, healthcare, and finance branding, especially as a supporting tone beside warm white or deep navy. The hex code #7f9c8d also works in interfaces, where black text remains clear for small body copy.
Questions about #7f9c8d
What is #7f9c8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f9c8d is rgb(127, 156, 141), in HSL hsl(149, 13%, 55%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 10%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #7f9c8d?
Pair #7f9c8d with warm white for an airy look, deep navy for contrast and structure, or muted terracotta for a grounded accent in sustainability, wellness, and calm interface palettes.
Does #7f9c8d read warm or cool?
#7f9c8d reads as a muted, slightly cool green because its dusty teal cast tempers the natural warmth of green. Warm white, wood tones, or terracotta can balance it when you want a friendlier feel.
Is #7f9c8d readable on white or black?
#7f9c8d has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.04:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.