#073860 Hex Color
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#073860 is a dark, muted navy with cool blue undertones and low saturation. Its shaded depth gives layouts a serious, dependable feel without the harshness of black. Use it as a dominant background or high-contrast foundation in finance, technology, government, and formal branding. White text reads clearly against this hex code, with about a 12.0:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #073860
What is #073860 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #073860 is rgb(7, 56, 96), in HSL hsl(207, 86%, 20%) and in CMYK 93%, 42%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #073860?
#073860 pairs well with burgundy, muted copper, pale blue, and warm off-white because these shades add contrast without weakening its formal character or making the palette feel overly bright. Use burgundy or copper for small accents.
Where does #073860 work best in design?
As a dominant base, #073860 works best in dark interfaces, corporate identity, finance dashboards, security products, and formal layouts where trust and control matter, especially when brighter accents need room to stand out. Its low saturation keeps it from competing with data or calls to action.
Is #073860 readable on white or black?
#073860 has a 12.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.74:1 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.