#0074C2 Hex Color
A cool blue with steady focus
#0074c2 is a fairly saturated, medium-dark blue with cool cyan undertones. Its controlled character supports trust and reliability in finance, security, healthcare, and technology branding. Use it as a primary interface color with white text, which reaches about 4.9:1 contrast. The hex code #0074c2 pairs well with warm gray and muted coral accents.
Questions about #0074c2
What is #0074c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0074c2 is rgb(0, 116, 194), in HSL hsl(204, 100%, 38%) and in CMYK 100%, 40%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #0074c2?
#0074c2 pairs well with warm gray for a restrained interface and muted coral for a warm accent; white provides clean contrast, while pale cyan or lighter blue can support a monochromatic palette without competing with its saturation.
Is #0074c2 a warm or cool color?
#0074c2 reads as a cool blue because its strong blue base has cyan undertones. Its medium-dark value and controlled saturation make it feel clear, dependable, and focused rather than playful or visually warm.
Is #0074c2 readable on white or black?
#0074c2 has a 4.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.27:1 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.