Dark Blue

The color #272242 is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 39, 34, 66 and HSL values of 249°, 32%, 20%.

Color Values for #272242

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HEX:
#272242
RGB:
rgb(39,34,66)
HSL:
hsl(249,32%,20%)
CMYK:
cmyk(41%, 48%, 0%, 74%)

Color Composition of #272242

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #272242. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.3%
Green: 13.3%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #272242

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #272242

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #272242

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #272242

The complementary color for #272242 is #3E4323. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #272242

The analogous colors for #272242 are #232E43 and #382343. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #272242

The triadic colors for #272242 are #432823 and #234328. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #272242

These are the darker variations of #272242. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1F1B35 and #171428. This progression shows how #272242 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #272242

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #524E68 and #7D7A8E. This progression shows how #272242. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #272242

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #272242. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #272242

Companies and brands that incorporate #272242 in their visual identity.

#272242 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #272242. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #272242 is a dark blue with RGB values of 39, 34, 66 and HSL values of 249°, 32%, 20%.

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