#073116 Hex Color
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#073116 is a very dark green with almost no saturation. It reads close to black in most lighting, which makes it a strong base for dark mode layouts and moody branding. White text hits roughly 14.4:1 contrast on it, well past WCAG AA thresholds, so it handles small body copy with no trouble. Pair it with off-white type or warm accents like terracotta.
Questions about #073116
What is #073116 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #073116 is rgb(7, 49, 22), in HSL hsl(141, 75%, 11%) and in CMYK 86%, 0%, 55%, 81%.
What colors pair well with #073116?
Off-white and warm neutrals lift it without washing it out. Terracotta, muted gold, and dusty rose all add contrast while keeping the natural, earthy feel intact.
Is #073116 a warm or cool green?
It leans cool thanks to its low saturation and blue-green cast, but the gray undertone keeps it from feeling icy. In practice it sits neutral.
Can #073116 be used as a background for body text?
Yes. White text on #073116 reaches roughly 14.4:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for any text size, including small body copy.
Is #073116 readable on white or black?
#073116 has a 14.38:1 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.