#074160 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #074160 is a cool dark blue with subtle teal undertones. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, dependable feel, making it a strong dominant base for finance, technology, government, and nautical branding. Pair it with warm ivory or muted burgundy for contrast. White text remains highly legible, including small body copy. The hex code for this color is #074160.
Questions about #074160
What is #074160 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #074160 is rgb(7, 65, 96), in HSL hsl(201, 86%, 20%) and in CMYK 93%, 32%, 0%, 62%.
Does #074160 work with white text?
Yes, #074160 provides strong contrast with white text, making it suitable for headings, navigation, and small body copy when accessibility matters. White is the safer text choice, while black text has much weaker contrast on this dark blue.
What colors pair well with #074160?
Is #074160 readable on white or black?
#074160 has a 10.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.93:1 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.