Information about #272E30 color

#272E30 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #272E30 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(39, 46, 48) (15.3% red, 18% green, 18.8% blue), or CMYK 4 / 1 / 0 / 81 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#272E30 presents itself as a calm, restrained cyan — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Bunker (#292C2F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Blue Charcoal (#262B2F) and Griffin Graphite (#2B2F31).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(39, 46, 48)), which gives #272E30 its character. If you plan to put text on a #272E30 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:81) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #272E30 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#272E30 color variations

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#272E30 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #272E30

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Bunker color link
Bunker

#292C2F

Element color link
Element

#2C2F2F

Foundry color link
Foundry

#2C2E32

Cinder color link
Cinder

#242A2E

Raglan color link
Raglan

#293331

Jaguar color link
Jaguar

#29292F

Woodsmoke color link
Woodsmoke

#2B3230

Bastille color link
Bastille

#2C2C32

Wine Trail color link
Wine Trail

#27292D

#272E30 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#272E30
  • RGB39, 46, 48
  • CMYK4, 1, 0, 81
  • CSSrgb(39, 46, 48)
  • HSL193°, 10%, 17%
  • HSL Precise193.333°, 10.345%, 17.059%
  • HSV193°, 19%, 19%
  • HSB193°, 19%, 19%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.188
  • GLSLvec3(0.153, 0.180, 0.188)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.153, 0.180, 0.188, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.153, 0.180, 0.188)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB15.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.8%
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID272E30
  • DECIMAL ID2567728
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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