#073020 Hex Color
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#073020 is a dark, muted green with cool teal undertones and very low lightness. Its ashy, restrained character suggests mystery and seriousness while supporting safety, stability, and natural themes. Use this hex code as a strong background for eco, finance, wellness, or technology designs; white text achieves about 14.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #073020
What is #073020 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #073020 is rgb(7, 48, 32), in HSL hsl(157, 75%, 11%) and in CMYK 85%, 0%, 33%, 81%.
Does #073020 read as a warm or cool color?
#073020 reads as a cool green because its deep hue leans toward teal rather than yellow, while its very low lightness gives it an ashy, serious appearance in most layouts. It feels restrained and grounded instead of bright or lively.
What colors pair well with #073020?
#073020 pairs well with white, pale sage, muted gold, and warm neutrals, creating clear contrast while preserving its grounded character across nature-inspired, professional, calm palettes, and dark interface backgrounds for designers.
Where can #073020 be used effectively?
#073020 works especially well as a deep background, header, or accent for eco, finance, wellness, and technology designs, where its restrained green supports stability without excessive brightness or saturation on screen.
Is #073020 readable on white or black?
#073020 has a 14.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 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.