Dark Cyan

The color #274242 is a dark cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 39, 66, 66 and HSL values of 180°, 26%, 21%.

Color Values for #274242

Below are the different color format representations for #274242. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#274242
RGB:
rgb(39,66,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(180,26%,21%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(41%, 0%, 0%, 74%) Copied!

Color Composition of #274242

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #274242. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

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

Contrast Analysis for #274242

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 #274242

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #274242

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

Complementary Colors for #274242

The complementary color for #274242 is #432828. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #274242

The analogous colors for #274242 are #284336 and #283643. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #274242

The triadic colors for #274242 are #432843 and #434328. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #274242

These are the darker variations of #274242. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1F3535 and #172828. This progression shows how #274242 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #274242

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #526868 and #7D8E8E. This progression shows how #274242. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #274242

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #274242. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #274242

Companies and brands that incorporate #274242 in their visual identity.

#274242 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #274242. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #274242 is a dark cyan with RGB values of 39, 66, 66 and HSL values of 180°, 26%, 21%.

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