#074966 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue carries a moody, professional weight perfect for serious branding. Because #074966 is quite dark and muted, it functions best as a dominant base for corporate interfaces or text-heavy designs. It offers excellent readability for white body text, meeting AA accessibility standards easily. Use this hex code when you need a stable, reserved background that avoids the intensity of primary colors.
Questions about #074966
What is #074966 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #074966 is rgb(7, 73, 102), in HSL hsl(198, 87%, 21%) and in CMYK 93%, 28%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #074966 for a professional palette?
Pair #074966 with crisp off-white or light silver to maintain a modern, corporate aesthetic without harsh visual vibration. For a subtle accent, a soft sage green offers enough contrast to draw the eye without clashing with the underlying moody blue tone.
Is #074966 readable on white or black?
#074966 has a 9.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.15:1 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.