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#073E9C — Cobalt

#073E9C is a dark saturated blue sitting at 218° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.

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Tints and shades of #073E9C

Color schemes using #073E9C

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

complementary

Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.

split complementary

A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.

triadic

Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.

tetradic

Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.

monochromatic

A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.

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#073E9C FAQ

What color is #073E9C?

#073E9C is a shade of cobalt in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 91% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #073E9C?

#073E9C is rgb(7, 62, 156) in RGB, hsl(218, 91%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(96%, 60%, 0%, 39%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #073E9C?

White text on this background reaches 9.64:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.18:1.

What colors go well with #073E9C?

Its direct complement is #9C6507. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9C1B07 and #889C07 gives you contrast without the vibration.