#071709 Hex Color
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A near-black shade with heavy, dusty green undertones, #071709 offers extreme depth for moody interfaces. It functions best as a dark-mode background, providing excellent contrast for white text while feeling more organic than pure black. This hex code creates a stable, serious foundation for sustainable or pharmaceutical branding. Keep its saturation low to avoid appearing muddy in large blocks of color.
Questions about #071709
What is #071709 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #071709 is rgb(7, 23, 9), in HSL hsl(128, 53%, 6%) and in CMYK 70%, 0%, 61%, 91%.
Why choose #071709 over standard black for digital design?
Using #071709 creates a more organic, grounded feel than pure black because its heavy green undertones soften the visual impact. It provides excellent contrast for white text in digital interfaces while feeling significantly less harsh than a stark, jet-black background.
What color palettes work best with #071709?
Is #071709 readable on white or black?
#071709 has a 18.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.13:1 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.