Information about #273B42 color

#273B42 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #273B42 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(39, 59, 66) (15.3% red, 23.1% green, 25.9% blue), or CMYK 11 / 3 / 0 / 74 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#273B42 presents itself as a moderately toned sky-leaning azure — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. 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 Mosaic (#293741). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Warrior (#2D3B42) and Elephant (#243640).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(39, 59, 66)), which gives #273B42 its character. If you plan to put text on a #273B42 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.8:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:74), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #273B42 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#273B42 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#273B42 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 #273B42

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

Mosaic color link
Mosaic

#293741

Warrior color link
Warrior

#2D3B42

Elephant color link
Elephant

#243640

Tarawera color link
Tarawera

#253C48

Tiki Tour color link
Tiki Tour

#234040

Coast color link
Coast

#243442

Gotham color link
Gotham

#303B44

Bunting color link
Bunting

#2B3449

Blueprint color link
Blueprint

#2A313F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#273B42
  • RGB39, 59, 66
  • CMYK11, 3, 0, 74
  • CSSrgb(39, 59, 66)
  • HSL196°, 26%, 21%
  • HSL Precise195.556°, 25.714%, 20.588%
  • HSV196°, 41%, 26%
  • HSB196°, 41%, 26%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • GLSLvec3(0.153, 0.231, 0.259)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.153, 0.231, 0.259, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.153, 0.231, 0.259)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB15.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID273B42
  • DECIMAL ID2571074
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01