#274B89 Hex Color
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#274b89 is a dark, muted blue with a cool gray undertone. Its low lightness reads steady and serious, so this hex code works well as a dominant base in finance, legal, and government branding. White text sits at about 8.6:1 contrast, clearing AA for small body text. Pair it with burgundy or warm coral to keep palettes from feeling flat.
Questions about #274b89
What is #274b89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #274b89 is rgb(39, 75, 137), in HSL hsl(218, 56%, 35%) and in CMYK 72%, 45%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #274b89?
Warm accents like burgundy, coral, or mustard give #274b89 the most contrast in a palette. Soft warm grays also work when you want a quieter, more corporate scheme.
Is #274b89 readable on white or black?
#274b89 has a 8.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.45:1 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.