#073A5F

A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Darkslategray.

About #073A5F

The hex code #073A5F represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Darkslategray. Its digital footprint relies on 7 parts red, 58 parts green, and 95 parts blue light.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 93% cyan, 39% magenta, 0% yellow, and 63% black. The HSL representation is 205.2° hue, 86.3% saturation, and 20.0% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#073A5F
RGB7, 58, 95
HSL205.2°, 86.3%, 20.0%
CMYK93%, 39%, 0%, 63%
HSV205.2°, 92.6%, 37.3%
LAB23.3, -0.6, -26.4
XYZ3.7, 3.9, 11.4
Decimal473695

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

11.80:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.78:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
11.28:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.51:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #073A5F; }
.text-color { color: #073A5F; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #073A5F; }

Similar Colors

Darkslategray
#2F4F4F