#070700 Hex Color
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This extremely dark shade sits just above absolute black, carrying a subtle, muddy olive undertone that gives it a somber, dusty quality. Because it offers immense contrast against white text, #070700 works best as a primary background color for high-end, editorial dark mode interfaces. Avoid using it as a secondary accent where it might appear unintentionally dull or muddy.
Questions about #070700
What is #070700 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #070700 is rgb(7, 7, 0), in HSL hsl(60, 100%, 1%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 100%, 97%.
Where should I use #070700 in my designs?
#070700 functions best as a primary background color for high-end editorial interfaces where high-contrast text is required. Its subtle, muddy olive undertone offers a more sophisticated, layered feel than standard flat black, making it ideal for luxury digital branding.
Does #070700 work well for text?
Avoid using #070700 for small, body-copy text because it is too dark and lacks the necessary nuance for comfortable, long-form reading. Instead, use this color for large structural elements or backgrounds, pairing it with high-contrast off-white or soft grey typography.
Is #070700 readable on white or black?
#070700 has a 20.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.03:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.