Information about Dark Cobalt Blue color

#273A59 - Dark Cobalt Blue color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #273A59, known as "Dark Cobalt Blue", is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(39, 58, 89) — 15.3% red, 22.7% green, 34.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 20 / 12 / 0 / 65. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#273A59 presents itself as a moderately toned sky-leaning azure — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Blue Clouds (#273C5A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Midnight Oil (#283854) and Dark Sapphire Blue (#273459).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(39, 58, 89)), which gives #273A59 its character. If you plan to put text on a #273A59 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.8:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:65), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. This precise shade carries the officially registered name "Dark Cobalt Blue" in the Register.

Dark Cobalt Blue color variations

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

Dark Cobalt Blue color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
Dark Cobalt Blue

#273A59
#3E5C8D

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#5F81B9

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#94ABD0

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#C9D5E7

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White

#FFFFFF

Dark Cobalt Blue color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
Dark Cobalt Blue

#273A59
#1F2E46

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#172235

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#0F1723

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#070B11

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Black

#000000

Dark Cobalt Blue color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
Dark Cobalt Blue

#273A59
#344664

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#44546E

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#566275

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#69707B

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Grey

#808080

Dark Cobalt Blue color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#4F2658

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#3B2658

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#272658

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Dark Cobalt Blue

#273A59
#264D58

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#26584F

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#26583B

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Dark Cobalt Blue 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
#273A59
Dark Cobalt Blue

#273A59

#594627
Dark Gamboge

#594627

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
#273A59
Dark Cobalt Blue

#273A59

#535927
Dark Apple Green

#535927

#592D27
#592D27

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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
#2D2759
Dark Persian Blue

#2D2759

#273A59
Dark Cobalt Blue

#273A59

#275359
Dark Arctic Blue

#275359

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
#273A59
Dark Cobalt Blue

#273A59

#59273A
#59273A

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#3A5927
Dark Pistachio

#3A5927

Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
#273A59
Dark Cobalt Blue

#273A59

#462759
#462759

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#594627
Dark Gamboge

#594627

#3A5927
Dark Pistachio

#3A5927

Square

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

Square color scheme
#273A59
Dark Cobalt Blue

#273A59

#592753
#592753

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#594627
Dark Gamboge

#594627

#27592D
Dark Emerald Green

#27592D

Nearest named colors to Dark Cobalt Blue

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Blue Clouds color link
Blue Clouds

#273C5A

Midnight Oil color link
Midnight Oil

#283854

Dark Sapphire Blue color link
Dark Sapphire Blue

#273459

Dark Azure color link
Dark Azure

#274059

Madison color link
Madison

#2D3C54

Filmpro Pthalo Blue color link
Filmpro Pthalo Blue

#2B3860

Regal Blue color link
Regal Blue

#203F58

Cello color link
Cello

#1E385B

Vintage Blue color link
Vintage Blue

#303D57

Charcoal Blue color link
Charcoal Blue

#2D4256

Aviator color link
Aviator

#2A3057

Galactica color link
Galactica

#303655

Dark Cobalt Blue color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#273A59
  • RGB39, 58, 89
  • CMYK20, 12, 0, 65
  • CSSrgb(39, 58, 89)
  • HSL217°, 39%, 25%
  • HSL Precise217.2°, 39.063%, 25.098%
  • HSV217°, 56%, 35%
  • HSB217°, 56%, 35%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.227
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.349
  • GLSLvec3(0.153, 0.227, 0.349)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.153, 0.227, 0.349, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.153, 0.227, 0.349)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB15.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.9%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID273A59
  • DECIMAL ID2570841
  • Name Length16
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  • Counting from2025-01-01

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