#073C68 Hex Color

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This deep, muted navy brings a serious tone to corporate branding and professional UI design. As a dark background, #073c68 offers high contrast for white text, which ensures readability at any size. It feels sturdy and authoritative without overwhelming the eye. While you might wonder about mixing black to darken it further, this shade holds enough internal depth to stand alone as a primary brand color.

Questions about #073c68

What is #073c68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #073c68 is rgb(7, 60, 104), in HSL hsl(207, 87%, 22%) and in CMYK 93%, 42%, 0%, 59%.
Does #073c68 work well for large text blocks?
#073c68 provides excellent legibility against white or light backgrounds because of its high saturation and depth. It maintains a clean, professional appearance that feels less harsh than pure black while remaining strong enough for consistent readability.
What colors pair best with #073c68 for a UI palette?
Pair #073c68 with crisp whites or very light grays to ensure high contrast for text. For accents, this shade works well with cream or gold to add warmth, or a bright cyan for a modern, tech-focused look.
Is #073c68 readable on white or black?
#073c68 has a 11.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.85:1 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.