#072403 Hex Color
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This extremely dark, desaturated green feels like a dense forest floor at dusk. The hex code #072403 provides high contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for dark mode UI backgrounds. Use this tone to ground organic branding projects, but be careful with large solid blocks, as its heavy, murky character can easily overwhelm smaller, more delicate design elements.
Questions about #072403
What is #072403 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #072403 is rgb(7, 36, 3), in HSL hsl(113, 85%, 8%) and in CMYK 81%, 0%, 92%, 86%.
Is #072403 suitable for body text on websites?
While #072403 offers a softer alternative to pure black, it may struggle with contrast ratios against standard dark gray backgrounds. Use it primarily for UI elements or as a dark anchor color where readability requirements are less strict than body copy.
What colors pair well with #072403 for a natural palette?
Is #072403 readable on white or black?
#072403 has a 16.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.26:1 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.