Information about Dark Sapphire Blue color

#273459 - Dark Sapphire Blue color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #273459 ("Dark Sapphire Blue") belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(39, 52, 89) — 15.3% red, 20.4% green, 34.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 20 / 15 / 0 / 65. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#273459 is a softly balanced azure that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Aviator (#2A3057). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dark Cobalt Blue (#273A59) and Midnight Oil (#283854).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(39, 52, 89)), which gives #273459 its character. If you plan to put text on a #273459 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:65) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. This precise shade carries the officially registered name "Dark Sapphire Blue" in the Register.

Dark Sapphire Blue color variations

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

Dark Sapphire Blue color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
Dark Sapphire Blue

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#3E538D

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#94A4D0

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#C9D1E7

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White

#FFFFFF

Dark Sapphire Blue color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
Dark Sapphire Blue

#273459
#1F2946

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#171F35

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#0F1423

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#070A11

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Black

#000000

Dark Sapphire Blue color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
Dark Sapphire Blue

#273459
#344164

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#444F6E

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#565E75

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#696E7B

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Grey

#808080

Dark Sapphire Blue color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#2D2658

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Dark Sapphire Blue

#273459
#264858

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#265855

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#265841

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Dark Sapphire Blue 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
#273459
Dark Sapphire Blue

#273459

#594B27
#594B27

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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
#273459
Dark Sapphire Blue

#273459

#4D5927
#4D5927

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#593227
#593227

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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
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#273459
Dark Sapphire Blue

#273459

#274D59
#274D59

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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
#273459
Dark Sapphire Blue

#273459

#592734
#592734

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#345927
Dark Harlequin

#345927

Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
#273459
Dark Sapphire Blue

#273459

#4B2759
#4B2759

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#594B27
#594B27

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#345927
Dark Harlequin

#345927

Square

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

Square color scheme
#273459
Dark Sapphire Blue

#273459

#59274D
#59274D

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#594B27
#594B27

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#275932
#275932

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Nearest named colors to Dark Sapphire Blue

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Aviator color link
Aviator

#2A3057

Dark Cobalt Blue color link
Dark Cobalt Blue

#273A59

Midnight Oil color link
Midnight Oil

#283854

Dark Phthalo Blue color link
Dark Phthalo Blue

#272D59

Blue Clouds color link
Blue Clouds

#273C5A

Filmpro Pthalo Blue color link
Filmpro Pthalo Blue

#2B3860

Galactica color link
Galactica

#303655

Cello color link
Cello

#1E385B

Delft Blue color link
Delft Blue

#1F305E

Madison color link
Madison

#2D3C54

Dark Azure color link
Dark Azure

#274059

Blast Off color link
Blast Off

#262857

Dark Sapphire Blue color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

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#273459 - Dark Sapphire Blue color image Dark Sapphire Blue color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#273459 - Dark Sapphire Blue color image Dark Sapphire Blue color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#273459
  • RGB39, 52, 89
  • CMYK20, 15, 0, 65
  • CSSrgb(39, 52, 89)
  • HSL224°, 39%, 25%
  • HSL Precise224.4°, 39.063%, 25.098%
  • HSV224°, 56%, 35%
  • HSB224°, 56%, 35%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.204
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.349
  • GLSLvec3(0.153, 0.204, 0.349)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.153, 0.204, 0.349, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.153, 0.204, 0.349)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB15.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB20.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID273459
  • DECIMAL ID2569305
  • Name Length18
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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