#074F66 Hex Color
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This dark, cool cyan brings a sense of mystery and depth to professional designs. The hex code for this moody shade is #074f66. It functions well as a background for technology interfaces or as a grounding contrast for brighter elements. For designers looking to pair this with other options, checking similar green shades helps establish a balanced, cohesive color palette.
Questions about #074f66
What is #074f66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #074f66 is rgb(7, 79, 102), in HSL hsl(195, 87%, 21%) and in CMYK 93%, 23%, 0%, 60%.
How should I use this deep cyan in web design?
Use this color as a primary background for technology interfaces or as a grounding contrast against bright, vibrant accents. Its dark, cool nature provides a sense of mystery and depth that helps other UI elements stand out clearly.
What colors pair well with this dark shade?
This color pairs beautifully with muted greys or soft, creamy whites to maintain high contrast without overwhelming the eye. You can also successfully balance it with warm, desaturated gold tones to create a sophisticated, modern, and professional color scheme.
Is #074f66 readable on white or black?
#074f66 has a 9.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.31:1 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.