#072CA0

A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Navy.

About #072CA0

The precise color #072CA0 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Navy. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 7, 44, and 160.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 96% Cyan, 72% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 37% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#072CA0
RGB7, 44, 160
HSL225.5°, 91.6%, 32.7%
CMYK96%, 72%, 0%, 37%
HSV225.5°, 95.6%, 62.7%
LAB24.9, 36.5, -64.8
XYZ7.3, 4.4, 33.7
Decimal470176

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

11.19:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.88:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
10.69:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.60:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #072CA0; }
.text-color { color: #072CA0; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #072CA0; }

Similar Colors

Navy
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