#272B42

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #272B42?

RGB(39, 43, 66), HSL(231.1, 25.7%, 20.6%), CMYK(40.9%, 34.8%, 0.0%, 74.1%).

Q: Does #272B42 meet WCAG contrast on white?

13.9:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#272B42 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 39, 43, 66, in HSL 231.1°, 25.7%, 20.6%, and in CMYK 40.9%, 34.8%, 0.0%, 74.1%. The nearest named color is RAL 5013 Cobalt Blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#272B42

RGB

39, 43, 66

HSL

231.1, 25.7%, 20.6%

HSV

231.1, 40.9%, 25.9%

CMYK

40.9%, 34.8%, 0.0%, 74.1%

OKLCH

0.2963 0.0422 275.9

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 5013 Cobalt Blue

Color Psychology

Dark blues like navy and midnight convey authority, intelligence, and unshakeable confidence. They are the color of police uniforms, corporate suits, and official documents worldwide. Navy blue inspires feelings of security and order, anchoring visual hierarchies with gravitas.

Design Usage

Dark blue is the premier choice for header backgrounds, navigation bars, and footer sections in corporate websites. It provides excellent contrast for white text and creates a sense of depth and professionalism. Pair it with bright accent colors like orange or lime for vibrant CTAs that pop against the authoritative background.