#073240 Color Information

Hex color code: #073240

The hex color #073240 is a intense blue with RGB values of (7, 50, 64) and HSL of (195°, 80%, 14%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#073240

RGB

7, 50, 64

HSL

195°, 80%, 14%

CMYK

89%, 22%, 0%, 75%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #073240;
background-color: #073240;
border-color: #073240;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #073240;
border: 2px solid #073240;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#073240]
text-[#073240]
border-[#073240]
shadow-[0_0_10px_073240]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #073240, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #073240; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #073240; 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 #073240; background-color: #07324015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #07324020; border-left: 4px solid #073240; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #073240; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #073240 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

7, 50, 64

Red: 7 / Green: 50 / Blue: 64

HSL

195°, 80%, 14%

Hue: 195° / Saturation: 80% / Lightness: 14%

CMYK

89%, 22%, 0%, 75%

Cyan: 89% / Magenta: 22% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 75%

What color is #073240?

#073240 is a very dark shade associated with sophistication and elegance.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

401507

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #073240 to RGB:

rgb(7, 50, 64)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #073240 to HSL:

hsl(195, 80%, 14%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #073240 to CMYK:

cmyk(89%, 22%, 0%, 75%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dark blue tone, #073240 has RGB (7, 50, 64) and HSL (195°, 80%, 14%). Known for evoking sophistication and elegance, this very dark shade is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #073240 is #401507, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #074032.

Use #073240 in CSS: color: #073240 or background-color: #073240. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #073240

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

Contrast Ratio: 1.54:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #073240?

#073240 is a dark blue color - a very dark shade that evokes sophistication and elegance.

What is the RGB value of #073240?

#073240 in RGB is (7, 50, 64) - 7 red, 50 green, and 64 blue.

How to use #073240 in CSS?

Use #073240 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #073240?

#401507 (complementary), #074032 (analogous), and #000000 (lighter shade) work well with #073240.