#073A50

A very dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Darkslategray.

About #073A50

The hex code #073A50 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslategray. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(7, 58, 80).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 91% C, 28% M, 0% Y, and 69% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#073A50
RGB7, 58, 80
HSL198.1°, 83.9%, 17.1%
CMYK91%, 28%, 0%, 69%
HSV198.1°, 91.2%, 31.4%
LAB22.5, -7.0, -17.9
XYZ3.0, 3.7, 8.1
Decimal473680

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

12.14:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.73:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
11.60:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.47:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #073A50; }
.text-color { color: #073A50; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #073A50; }

Similar Colors

Darkslategray
#2F4F4F