Information about English Holly color

#274234 - English Holly color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #274234 ("English Holly") belongs to the Spring Green Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(39, 66, 52) (15.3% red, 25.9% green, 20.4% blue), or CMYK 11 / 0 / 5 / 74 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#274234 presents itself as a moderately toned minty spring green — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Everglade (#264334). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Nikau (#2A4032) and Earthsong (#2A3E33).

In RGB terms — rgb(39, 66, 52) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #274234: 11.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.9:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:74) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. This precise shade carries the officially registered name "English Holly" in the Register.

English Holly color variations

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English Holly 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 English Holly

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

Everglade color link
Everglade

#264334

Nikau color link
Nikau

#2A4032

Earthsong color link
Earthsong

#2A3E33

Tile Green color link
Tile Green

#26433A

Petanque color link
Petanque

#2E3E34

Kea color link
Kea

#283E2A

Botanic color link
Botanic

#21402B

Lamp Black color link
Lamp Black

#2E473B

Timber Green color link
Timber Green

#324336

English Holly color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#274234
  • RGB39, 66, 52
  • CMYK11, 0, 5, 74
  • HSL149°, 26%, 21%
  • HSL Precise148.889°, 25.714%, 20.588%
  • HSV149°, 41%, 26%
  • HSB149°, 41%, 26%
  • HEX ID274234
  • DECIMAL ID2572852
  • Name Length13
  • Color Family (Hue)Spring Green
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB15.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB20.4%
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