#074492 Hex Color
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#074492 is a dark, cool blue with strong saturation and an inky, slightly muted finish. This hex code brings authority and reliability to finance, security, technology, and formal interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 9.3:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA requirements for small body text.
Questions about #074492
What is #074492 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #074492 is rgb(7, 68, 146), in HSL hsl(214, 91%, 30%) and in CMYK 95%, 53%, 0%, 43%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #074492?
Pair #074492 with warm burgundy, muted gold, or soft cream to balance its cool depth without making the palette feel flat across brand systems and editorial layouts where contrast and restraint matter. Use warmer tones for buttons, highlights, or small accents.
Is #074492 readable on white or black?
#074492 has a 9.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.25:1 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.