#273E82 Hex Color
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#273e82 is a dark, muted blue with a cool, slightly dusty finish. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, controlled mood suited to finance, security, technology, and formal branding. Use the hex code #273e82 as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 10.0:1 contrast and supports readable body copy.
Questions about #273e82
What is #273e82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #273e82 is rgb(39, 62, 130), in HSL hsl(225, 54%, 33%) and in CMYK 70%, 52%, 0%, 49%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #273e82?
#273e82 pairs well with white for strong contrast, soft gray for restrained interfaces, and burgundy for a richer formal palette. Warm metallic accents such as muted gold can add focus without weakening its serious character.
Is #273e82 readable on white or black?
#273e82 has a 10.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.09:1 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.