#0074A4 Hex Color

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This unsaturated, cool blue carries a grounded, professional weight useful for corporate branding and UI applications. Because it offers a solid contrast ratio of 5.2:1 against white, it works well for readable body text or bold graphical elements. Use #0074a4 as a reliable base color alongside soft grays or creams to keep the overall palette from feeling too cold or sterile.

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What is #0074a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #0074a4 is rgb(0, 116, 164), in HSL hsl(198, 100%, 32%) and in CMYK 100%, 29%, 0%, 36%.

What colors pair best with #0074a4 for UI design?

#0074a4 pairs effectively with neutral grays and off-white tones to maintain a clean, professional aesthetic. For accent colors, a soft coral or a muted gold provides a harmonious contrast that prevents this cool blue from feeling too sterile or corporate.

Is #0074a4 readable on white or black?

#0074a4 has a 5.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.03:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.

#0074A4 Hex Color

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