#074F63 Hex Color
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A deep, muted teal with distinct gray undertones, #074f63 provides a serious and grounded mood. It lacks the brightness of standard cyan, favoring a moody, shadowed appearance instead. This hex code works best as a dark background for modern technology interfaces or branding. White text maintains high legibility against it, though it can look muddy if paired with other dark, desaturated tones.
Questions about #074f63
What is #074f63 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #074f63 is rgb(7, 79, 99), in HSL hsl(193, 87%, 21%) and in CMYK 93%, 20%, 0%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #074f63 for a modern palette?
#074f63 works best when balanced against neutral, lighter tones to keep designs from feeling too heavy or muddy. Pairing it with a crisp cream or a very soft silver creates a professional, high-contrast look suitable for tech interfaces.
Is #074f63 readable on white or black?
#074f63 has a 9.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.30:1 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.