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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7B8A42 — Moss
#7B8A42 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 73° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #7B8A42
- f9faf5
- e6ebd5
- d3dcb5
- c0cc96
- aebd76
- 9bae56
- 809045
- 647036
- 485127
- 2b3118
- 0f1108
Color schemes using #7B8A42
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#7B8A42 FAQ
What color is #7B8A42?
#7B8A42 is a shade of moss in the green family. It has a hue of 73 degrees, 35% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7B8A42?
#7B8A42 is rgb(123, 138, 66) in RGB, hsl(73, 35%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 0%, 52%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7B8A42?
White text on this background reaches 3.78:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.56:1.
What colors go well with #7B8A42?
Its direct complement is #52428A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #42578A and #75428A gives you contrast without the vibration.