#072D41 Hex Color
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The hex code #072d41 is a very dark, muted blue with a cool gray-teal undertone. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, controlled feel, while the softened saturation avoids a bright digital look. Use it as a dominant background for finance, technology, or government interfaces. White text has about 14.4:1 contrast, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #072d41
What is #072d41 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #072d41 is rgb(7, 45, 65), in HSL hsl(201, 81%, 14%) and in CMYK 89%, 31%, 0%, 75%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #072d41?
The hex color #072d41 pairs well with off-white, pale blue, and muted gold accents, creating clear separation while preserving its restrained, cool character across interfaces, presentations, and brand palettes.
What mood and uses suit #072d41?
The hex color #072d41 creates a serious, controlled mood because its very low lightness and muted blue-teal undertone feel stable rather than energetic. Use it for finance, technology, government, or other interfaces that need calm visual authority.
Is #072d41 readable on white or black?
#072d41 has a 14.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.46:1 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.