#072839 Hex Color
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#072839 is an incredibly dark, desaturated shade that sits comfortably between navy and charcoal. This muted tone provides a stable, serious backdrop for tech or finance interfaces where authority matters. Pair it with soft, warm creams rather than bright whites to avoid a harsh, clinical feel. As a primary dark mode background, this hex code offers excellent contrast for light text.
Questions about #072839
What is #072839 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #072839 is rgb(7, 40, 57), in HSL hsl(200, 78%, 13%) and in CMYK 88%, 30%, 0%, 78%.
Where does #072839 work best in UI design?
This shade excels as a primary dark background for corporate, finance, or legal software where authority and stability are required. Because #072839 leans toward charcoal, it feels more grounded and technical than a standard, vibrant navy blue would in those contexts.
Is #072839 readable on white or black?
#072839 has a 15.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.37:1 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.