#074766 Hex Color
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#074766 is a dark, muted blue with a cool teal undertone and low lightness, giving it a serious, dependable character. Its shadowed tone suits security, finance, technology, and corporate branding, especially as a dominant background or supporting color. Pair it with burgundy or warm ivory for contrast. White text reaches about a 10:1 contrast ratio against this hex code.
Questions about #074766
What is #074766 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #074766 is rgb(7, 71, 102), in HSL hsl(200, 87%, 21%) and in CMYK 93%, 30%, 0%, 60%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #074766?
#074766 pairs well with warm ivory for crisp contrast, while burgundy adds a rich, grounded accent without competing with its cool blue-teal base. Use lighter neutral surfaces to keep the palette balanced and preserve the shade's serious character.
Where does #074766 work best in a design?
#074766 works best as a dominant background, header, or supporting brand color in security, finance, technology, and corporate interfaces where a serious, dependable mood is useful. Pair it with lighter content areas and restrained warm accents to prevent the overall design from feeling too heavy.
Is #074766 readable on white or black?
#074766 has a 9.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.10:1 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.