#072660 Hex Color
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Navy at its deepest. #072660 is a dark, muted blue with a cold, serious feel, common in finance, government, and law enforcement design. It works best as a dominant base in a 60/30/10 layout, and white text hits about 14.4:1 contrast, well past AA. Pair it with burgundy for a richer look than the usual tan. Push it darker and it nears what colors make black.
Questions about #072660
What is #072660 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #072660 is rgb(7, 38, 96), in HSL hsl(219, 86%, 20%) and in CMYK 93%, 60%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #072660?
#072660 pairs well with burgundy, warm gold, and soft off-whites, which keep large areas from reading flat. Use warm accents sparingly since the blue already dominates a dark layout.
Is #072660 readable on white or black?
#072660 has a 14.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 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.