#07516C Hex Color
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This dark, unsaturated blue sits somewhere between navy and slate. It carries a heavy, serious weight that works well for formal branding or corporate UI backgrounds. Because it is quite dark, use white text for the best readability. Pair #07516c with crisp, bright accents to keep the design from feeling too gloomy. This hex code provides a solid, dependable base for professional projects.
Questions about #07516c
What is #07516c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #07516c is rgb(7, 81, 108), in HSL hsl(196, 88%, 23%) and in CMYK 94%, 25%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #07516c?
Because #07516c carries a heavy, serious weight, it pairs best with crisp, bright accents to prevent a gloomy appearance. Try balancing this deep blue with a bright lemon yellow or a clean, crisp white to ensure high contrast and visual interest.
Is #07516c a warm or cool blue?
This color sits on the cooler side of the spectrum, leaning into slate and navy undertones. Its lack of saturation makes it feel restrained and dependable, which is why it performs so well in corporate interfaces where professionalism is the primary goal.
Is #07516c readable on white or black?
#07516c has a 8.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.40:1 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.