#072217 Hex Color
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Dark, muted teal-green that sits close to black. #072217 works best as a dominant base in dark mode UI and moody branding, where white text reaches a strong 16.8:1 contrast ratio. Its low saturation reads calm and steady rather than fresh, so it suits finance, wellness, and eco palettes. Pair it with warm brass or soft coral accents to keep it from going flat. The hex code #072217 also holds up in large type.
Questions about #072217
What is #072217 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #072217 is rgb(7, 34, 23), in HSL hsl(156, 66%, 8%) and in CMYK 79%, 0%, 32%, 87%.
What colors pair well with #072217?
Warm accents like brass, terracotta, or soft coral bring out its green undertones and keep it from looking flat. Muted sage and warm gray also work for quieter, tonal palettes.
Is #072217 a good background color for text?
Yes. White text on #072217 reaches about 16.8:1 contrast, well past the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1 for body text. Light greens and warm creams also stay readable on it.
Does #072217 read warm or cool?
It leans cool because of its teal cast, but the gray undertones soften that chill. Next to navy it feels warmer and more organic, which is why it fits natural and wellness themes.
Is #072217 readable on white or black?
#072217 has a 16.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.25:1 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.