#072974 Color Information

Hex color code: #072974

The hex color #072974 is a rich blue with RGB values of (7, 41, 116) and HSL of (221°, 89%, 24%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameNavy
HEX
#072974
RGB
7, 41, 116
HSL
221°, 89%, 24%
CMYK
94%, 65%, 0%, 55%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #072974;
background-color: #072974;
border-color: #072974;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #072974;
border: 2px solid #072974;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#072974]
text-[#072974]
border-[#072974]
shadow-[0_0_10px_072974]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #072974, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #072974; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #072974; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #072974; background-color: #07297415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #07297420; border-left: 4px solid #072974; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #072974; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #072974 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

7, 41, 116

Red: 7 / Green: 41 / Blue: 116

HSL

221°, 89%, 24%

Hue: 221° / Saturation: 89% / Lightness: 24%

CMYK

94%, 65%, 0%, 55%

Cyan: 94% / Magenta: 65% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 55%

What color is #072974?

#072974 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #072974 to RGB:

rgb(7, 41, 116)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #072974 to HSL:

hsl(221, 89%, 24%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #072974 to CMYK:

cmyk(94%, 65%, 0%, 55%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dark blue tone, #072974 has RGB (7, 41, 116) and HSL (221°, 89%, 24%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #072974 is #745107, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #076074.

Use #072974 in CSS: color: #072974 or background-color: #072974. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #072974

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 1.58:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #072974?

#072974 is a dark blue color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #072974?

#072974 in RGB is (7, 41, 116) - 7 red, 41 green, and 116 blue.

How to use #072974 in CSS?

Use #072974 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #072974?

#745107 (complementary), #076074 (analogous), and #030F2B (lighter shade) work well with #072974.