#274E42
Dark Cyan
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About #274E42 Dark Cyan
#274E42 is a dark cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 39 red, 78 green, and 66 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 162°, saturation of 33%, and lightness of 23%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #274E42 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
162°
Hue
33%
Saturation
23%
Lightness
Dark Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #274E42 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #274E42 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#274E42 on White
Contrast Ratio9.31:1
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Aa#274E42 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.25:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #274E42 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #274E42 |
| RGB | rgb(39, 78, 66) |
| HSL | hsl(162, 33%, 23%) |
| RGB Decimal | 39, 78, 66 |
| RGB Percent | 15.3%, 30.6%, 25.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 50%, 0%, 15%, 69% |
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