#074507 Hex Color
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This dim, unsaturated shade of green carries a serious, grounded mood. Because of its extreme darkness, the hex code #074507 works best as a steady background color for moody interfaces or dark-themed branding. White text is highly readable against this deep tone, ensuring excellent contrast. Avoid using it for fine details or small text where the low saturation might cause the color to muddy.
Questions about #074507
What is #074507 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #074507 is rgb(7, 69, 7), in HSL hsl(120, 82%, 15%) and in CMYK 90%, 0%, 90%, 73%.
Why does #074507 appear muddy when used for small text?
Because #074507 lacks high saturation and brightness, using it for thin lines or small fonts often causes the color to blur into the background. Stick to larger headings or full-screen background fills to maintain visual clarity and legibility.
What colors pair well with #074507?
This deep tone is an excellent anchor for high-contrast white typography or light cream accents. It also pairs effectively with soft beige or muted gold for a sophisticated, naturalistic color palette in dark-themed interface design.
Is #074507 readable on white or black?
#074507 has a 11.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.86:1 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.