Information about #270027 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #270027 belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Very Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(39, 0, 39) (15.3% red, 0% green, 15.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 0 / 85 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A pure, full-strength purple-pink magenta, #270027 sits very close to black. Designers typically reach for tones like this for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Jacaranda (#2E0329). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Very Dark Purple (#2A0134) and Very Deep Magenta (#1D001D).

The recipe behind #270027 is rgb(39, 0, 39), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #270027: 18.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.1:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:85), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #270027 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#270027 color variations

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#270027 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 #270027

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#270027 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#270027
  • RGB39, 0, 39
  • CMYK0, 15, 0, 85
  • HSL300°, 100%, 8%
  • HSL Precise300°, 100%, 7.647%
  • HSV300°, 100%, 15%
  • HSB300°, 100%, 15%
  • HEX ID270027
  • DECIMAL ID2555943
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Dark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB15.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB0%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.3%
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