#072549 Hex Color
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This muted, low-saturation blue creates a serious, grounded mood ideal for professional UI backgrounds. Because #072549 is so dark, it provides an excellent 15.3:1 contrast ratio against white text, making it a functional choice for accessible, high-contrast dark mode interfaces. Avoid pairing it with muted greys, as the lack of contrast can make your design look muddy. Instead, use sharp accents like silver or crisp white.
Questions about #072549
What is #072549 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #072549 is rgb(7, 37, 73), in HSL hsl(213, 83%, 16%) and in CMYK 90%, 49%, 0%, 71%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Why is #072549 effective for dark mode designs?
This dark blue offers an excellent 15.3:1 contrast ratio against white text, making it a functional choice for accessible, high-contrast dark mode interfaces that avoid the harshness of pure black backgrounds.
What colors pair well with #072549?
Sharp, light accents provide the best balance for this dark blue, specifically silver or crisp white. Avoid pairing it with muted greys, as the lack of contrast can make your design look muddy and unrefined.
Is #072549 readable on white or black?
#072549 has a 15.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.36:1 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.