Information about #1B272C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #1B272C is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(27, 39, 44) (10.6% red, 15.3% green, 17.3% blue), or CMYK 7 / 2 / 0 / 83 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #1B272C reads as a calm, restrained azure and carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Bledisloe (#19282B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Black Pearl (#1E272C) and Sentry (#1C2728).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(27, 39, 44)), which gives #1B272C its character. On this background, white text reaches a 15.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:83) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #1B272C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#1B272C color variations

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#1B272C color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #1B272C

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Bledisloe color link
Bledisloe

#19282B

Black Pearl color link
Black Pearl

#1E272C

Sentry color link
Sentry

#1C2728

Kermadec color link
Kermadec

#1D2C2A

Dark color link
Dark

#1B2431

Daytona color link
Daytona

#1E222C

Madagascar color link
Madagascar

#172E2C

Cinder color link
Cinder

#242A2E

Indian Ink color link
Indian Ink

#232732

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1B272C
  • RGB27, 39, 44
  • CMYK7, 2, 0, 83
  • HSL198°, 24%, 14%
  • HSL Precise197.647°, 23.944%, 13.922%
  • HSV198°, 39%, 17%
  • HSB198°, 39%, 17%
  • HEX ID1B272C
  • DECIMAL ID1779500
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
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