#0074D9 Hex Color
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High-chroma and undeniably loud, #0074d9 commands attention without effort. This saturated blue functions best as an action-oriented accent rather than a background, where it risks overwhelming the viewer. It pairs unexpectedly well with warm terracotta shades for a balanced, modern look. Because white text meets accessibility standards over this hue, use it confidently for call-to-action buttons or high-impact interface highlights.
Questions about #0074d9
What is #0074d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0074d9 is rgb(0, 116, 217), in HSL hsl(208, 100%, 43%) and in CMYK 100%, 47%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #0074d9 in a design?
#0074d9 creates a striking, modern contrast when paired with warm terracotta or soft peach tones. These earthy accents temper the intense saturation of this blue, preventing it from feeling too overwhelming in interface layouts or graphic compositions.
Is #0074d9 readable on white or black?
#0074d9 has a 4.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.50:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.