#074992

A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.

About #074992

The hex code #074992 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslateblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(7, 73, 146).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 95% C, 50% M, 0% Y, and 43% K. 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. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#074992
RGB7, 73, 146
HSL211.5°, 90.8%, 30.0%
CMYK95%, 50%, 0%, 43%
HSV211.5°, 95.2%, 57.3%
LAB31.5, 11.0, -45.4
XYZ7.7, 6.9, 28.1
Decimal477586

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

8.83:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.38:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.44:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.02:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #074992; }
.text-color { color: #074992; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #074992; }

Similar Colors

Darkslateblue
#483D8B