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#7B8042 color code is #7B8042. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #7b8042.

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#7B8042 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #7B8042 is 0.2004. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.19:1 against white and 5.01:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#7B8042 on white4.19:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#7B8042 on black5.01:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #7B80424.19:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #7B80425.01:1AA

#7B8042 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #7B8042?+
The hex code for #7B8042 is #7B8042. In RGB it's rgb(123, 128, 66), and in HSL it's hsl(65, 32%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #7B8042?+
#7B8042 in RGB is (123, 128, 66). Written in CSS: rgb(123, 128, 66).
What is the CMYK value of #7B8042?+
#7B8042 converts to CMYK(4%, 0%, 48%, 50%) for print. Hex equivalent is #7B8042.
Is #7b8042 a warm or cool color?+
#7B8042 (#7B8042) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 65° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #7b8042 belong to?+
#7B8042 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 65°, 32%, 38% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #7b8042 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#7B8042 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.19:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #7b8042?+
The nearest Pantone match for #7B8042 (#7B8042) is 769 C Pantone 769 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #7B8042 in design

Practical guidance for using #7b8042 (#7B8042) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#7B8042 (#7B8042) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.0:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #7B8042 (#7B8042) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#7B8042 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#7B8042 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.