#27373C Hex Color
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Reach for #27373c when a dark interface needs more character than plain charcoal. This muted cyan sits almost grey, and you can get close to it by mixing black with a hint of blue. It works best as a UI background or supporting tone, since large flat areas can read muddy. White text scores about 12.4:1 contrast, well past AA.
Questions about #27373c
What is #27373c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #27373c is rgb(39, 55, 60), in HSL hsl(194, 21%, 19%) and in CMYK 35%, 8%, 0%, 76%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #27373c?
Warm muted accents work best: terracotta, dusty rose, or muted gold keep #27373c from feeling flat. Soft cream also works as a gentler text color than pure white.
Does #27373c read warm or cool?
It reads slightly cool because of its cyan undertone, but the low saturation and dark value soften that chill. In practice it behaves like a near-neutral dark teal.
Is #27373c readable on white or black?
#27373c has a 12.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.69:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.