#074E9C Hex Color
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Dark and strongly saturated, #074e9c has a cool blue base and a dense, serious appearance. It signals control and reliability in security, finance, government, and technology branding. Use it as a dominant UI background or supporting tone, pairing it with burgundy or warm white. The hex code #074e9c supports clear white text at about 8.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #074e9c
What is #074e9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #074e9c is rgb(7, 78, 156), in HSL hsl(211, 91%, 32%) and in CMYK 96%, 50%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #074e9c?
#074e9c pairs well with warm white for crisp contrast, burgundy for a restrained dramatic palette, and pale blue or cool gray for a quieter interface. Warm neutrals also soften its serious, saturated character.
Is #074e9c readable on white or black?
#074e9c has a 8.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.57:1 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.