#273E3B

#273E3B

Overview

#273E3B is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 39, 62, 59, in HSL 172.2°, 22.8%, 19.8%, and in CMYK 37.1%, 0.0%, 4.8%, 75.7%. The nearest named color is RAL 6036 Pearl Opal Green.

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Color Values

HEX

#273E3B

RGB

39, 62, 59

HSL

172.2, 22.8%, 19.8%

HSV

172.2, 37.1%, 24.3%

CMYK

37.1%, 0.0%, 4.8%, 75.7%

OKLCH

0.3437 0.0293 185.7

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark cyans and deep aquas convey depth, reliability, and technical mastery. They carry the trustworthiness of blue with a modern, slightly warmer edge from their green component. These tones suggest specialized expertise and sophisticated engineering.

Design Usage

Dark cyan works for cybersecurity brands, developer platforms, and data infrastructure companies. It creates striking dark-mode accents and terminal-style interfaces that feel technical yet approachable. Pair it with lighter cyan highlights and neutral grays for a layered, depth-rich design system.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #273E3B;
color: #273E3B;
border-color: #273E3B;
Nearest Tailwind: Teal 950 #042F2E

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

11.42:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.84:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #273E3B?

RGB(39, 62, 59) · HSL(172.2, 22.8%, 19.8%) · CMYK(37.1%, 0.0%, 4.8%, 75.7%)

Does #273E3B meet WCAG contrast on white?

11.42:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #273E3B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #273E3B background; contrast on black is 1.84:1.