Dark Cyan

The color #274C40 is a dark cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 39, 76, 64 and HSL values of 161°, 32%, 23%.

Color Values for #274C40

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HEX:
#274C40
RGB:
rgb(39,76,64) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(161,32%,23%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(49%, 0%, 16%, 70%) Copied!

Color Composition of #274C40

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #274C40. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.3%
Green: 29.8%
Blue: 25.1%

Contrast Analysis for #274C40

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 #274C40

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #274C40

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

Complementary Colors for #274C40

The complementary color for #274C40 is #4D2834. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #274C40

The analogous colors for #274C40 are #284D2F and #28474D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #274C40

The triadic colors for #274C40 are #42284D and #4D4228. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #274C40

These are the darker variations of #274C40. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1F3D33 and #172E26. This progression shows how #274C40 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #274C40

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #527066 and #7D948C. This progression shows how #274C40. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #274C40

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #274C40. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #274C40

Companies and brands that incorporate #274C40 in their visual identity.

#274C40 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #274C40. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #274C40 is a dark cyan with RGB values of 39, 76, 64 and HSL values of 161°, 32%, 23%.

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