#072130 Hex Color
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This dusty, near-black blue carries a heavy, dim presence perfect for serious interface design. Because it lacks saturation, #072130 works best as a moody background color for tech or security-focused dashboards. White text creates excellent legibility against this shade, ensuring users can read body copy comfortably. Avoid using it for fine detail work where its dark value might appear muddy.
Questions about #072130
What is #072130 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #072130 is rgb(7, 33, 48), in HSL hsl(202, 75%, 11%) and in CMYK 85%, 31%, 0%, 81%.
How should #072130 be used in web interface design?
#072130 works best as a moody, high-contrast background color for technical dashboards or security-focused applications. Because it is so dark, always pair it with crisp white or high-contrast light text to ensure that body copy remains readable for users.
Does #072130 appear as a true black?
No, #072130 is a deep, desaturated blue that feels softer and more grounded than pure black. It provides the heavy, dim presence of charcoal without the harshness of a true black, making it ideal for modern, refined dark mode layouts.
Is #072130 readable on white or black?
#072130 has a 16.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.26:1 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.