I special ordered a Faria tach with both red and white markings, to break it up and be easier to read. And because I liked how the new volt meter lit up at night, highlighting the markings, so wanted the tach to match.
Well, the Faria lights up of course, but the markings are not highlighted ie backlit.
See pic for better explanation.
It works fine and I like the reading during the day. Just adequate for night.
Note that my panel is at my feet at the helm, to starboard, so I have to look down and over to see it. The subtleness of the tach and temp might be more desirable on a panel that faces you.