#072A3D Hex Color
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Reach for the hex code #072a3d when a design needs a dark navy built for backgrounds. Its low saturation and deep lightness give it a dusty, ashy cast, so it reads serious rather than bright. It works as a dominant base in finance, government, or dark mode UI, and white text hits about 14.9:1 contrast on it. Pair it with warm ochre for a richer accent than the usual gray.
Questions about #072a3d
What is #072a3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #072a3d is rgb(7, 42, 61), in HSL hsl(201, 79%, 13%) and in CMYK 89%, 31%, 0%, 76%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #072a3d?
Warm, muted accents work best: ochre, burgundy, and brushed gold all keep #072a3d looking rich without fighting its low saturation. Cool grays also pair cleanly, though the combination can feel flat if overused.
Is #072a3d readable on white or black?
#072a3d has a 14.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.40:1 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.