Dark Blue

The color #272640 is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 39, 38, 64 and HSL values of 242°, 25%, 20%.

Color Values for #272640

Below are the different color format representations for #272640. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#272640
RGB:
rgb(39,38,64) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(242,25%,20%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(39%, 41%, 0%, 75%) Copied!

Color Composition of #272640

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #272640. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.3%
Green: 14.9%
Blue: 25.1%

Contrast Analysis for #272640

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 #272640

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #272640

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

Complementary Colors for #272640

The complementary color for #272640 is #3F4026. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #272640

The analogous colors for #272640 are #263240 and #342640. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #272640

The triadic colors for #272640 are #402726 and #264027. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #272640

These are the darker variations of #272640. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1F1E33 and #171726. This progression shows how #272640 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #272640

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #525166 and #7D7D8C. This progression shows how #272640. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #272640

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #272640. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #272640

Companies and brands that incorporate #272640 in their visual identity.

#272640 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #272640. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #272640 is a dark blue with RGB values of 39, 38, 64 and HSL values of 242°, 25%, 20%.

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