Information about #272C1D color

#272C1D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #272C1D belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(39, 44, 29) (15.3% red, 17.3% green, 11.4% blue), or CMYK 2 / 0 / 6 / 83 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#272C1D presents itself as a calm, restrained chartreuse — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Maire (#2A2922). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Pine Tree (#2A2F23) and Green Waterloo (#2C2D24).

In RGB terms — rgb(39, 44, 29) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #272C1D: 14.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.5:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:83) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #272C1D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#272C1D color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#272C1D color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#55603E

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#849561

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#ADB994

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#D6DCC9

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White

#FFFFFF

#272C1D color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
#272C1D

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#1E2216

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#161910

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#0F110B

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#070805

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Black

#000000

#272C1D color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#393F2C

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#4B513F

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#5D6253

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#6E7168

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Grey

#808080

#272C1D color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#1C2B24

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#1C2B1E

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#202B1C

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#272C1D

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#2B2A1C

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#2B241C

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#2B1E1C

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#272C1D 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
#272C1D
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#211C2B
#211C2B

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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
#272C1D
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#291C2B
#291C2B

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#1C1F2B
#1C1F2B

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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
#1F2B1C
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#272C1D
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#2B291C
#2B291C

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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
#272C1D
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#1C262B
#1C262B

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#2B1C26
#2B1C26

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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
#272C1D
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#1C2B21
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#211C2B
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#2B1C26
#2B1C26

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Square

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

Square color scheme
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#1C2B29
#1C2B29

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#211C2B
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#2B1C1F
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Nearest named colors to #272C1D

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

Maire color link
Maire

#2A2922

Pine Tree color link
Pine Tree

#2A2F23

Green Waterloo color link
Green Waterloo

#2C2D24

Rangoon Green color link
Rangoon Green

#2B2E25

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Karaka color link
Karaka

#2D2D24

Bokara Grey color link
Bokara Grey

#2A2725

Black Chestnut Oak color link
Black Chestnut Oak

#252321

Ink color link
Ink

#27221F

Rangitoto color link
Rangitoto

#2E3222

Nero color link
Nero

#252525

Top Gear color link
Top Gear

#24221A

#272C1D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#272C1D
  • RGB39, 44, 29
  • CMYK2, 0, 6, 83
  • HSL80°, 21%, 14%
  • HSL Precise80°, 20.548%, 14.314%
  • HSV80°, 34%, 17%
  • HSB80°, 34%, 17%
  • HEX ID272C1D
  • DECIMAL ID2567197
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB15.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
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