#7074CC Hex Color
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This muted, cool indigo serves as a reliable background in digital interfaces. Because it maintains a 5.1:1 contrast ratio with black text, it exceeds WCAG AA requirements for small body text readability. The hex code #7074cc feels grounded rather than electric, which makes it a solid choice for professional branding. Pair it with warm cream tones to soften the clinical edge of this cool hue.
Questions about #7074cc
What is #7074cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7074cc is rgb(112, 116, 204), in HSL hsl(237, 47%, 62%) and in CMYK 45%, 43%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #7074cc?
Warm cream or soft beige tones work best to balance the cool, clinical nature of this shade. Combining #7074cc with these lighter, neutral colors creates a polished aesthetic that softens the overall visual impact for branding or web layouts.
Is #7074cc readable on white or black?
#7074cc has a 4.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.05:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.