#274099 Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Cornflower Blue
What is hex #274099 Color?
The color name of hex code #274099 is Dark Cornflower Blue. The RGB values are (39, 64, 153) which means it is composed of
15% red, 25% green and 60% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:75 M:58 Y:0 K:40. In the HSV/HSB scale, #274099 has a hue of 227°, 75% saturation and a brightness value of 60%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #274099 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Cornflower Blue |
| RGB Values | (39, 64, 153) |
| CMYK Values | (75%, 58%, 0%, 40%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (227°, 75%, 60%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333399 |
| Inverse Color | #D8BF66 [Earth Yellow] |
| Closest Pantone® | 10249 C |
| Closest RAL | 5002 [Ultramarine blue] |
| Complementary Color | #998027 [Metallic Sunburst] |
| #274099 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #555555 |
| Desaturated | #606060 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #424242 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #414141 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #868686 |
Hex #274099 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #274099 is #998027 which is called Metallic Sunburst. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #274099 color is offered by #998027. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #274099 are #472799 and #277999, called KSU Purple and Teal Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #274099 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #274099 are #994727 (Chestnut) and #799927 (Olive Drab (#3)). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#274099 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #992740 (Big Dip O’ruby) and #409927 (Slimy Green) along with #274099, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #274099 has #992740 (Big Dip O’ruby), #998027 (Metallic Sunburst) and #279980 (Illuminating Emerald). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #274099 contains #992779 (Amaranth Deep Purple), #998027 (Metallic Sunburst) and #279947 (Sea Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #274099 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #274099 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 274099 Color
Tints
5266AD- 6879B8
- 7D8CC2
- 93A0CC
- A9B3D6
- BEC6E0
- D4D9EB
- E9ECF5
Tones
- 394D94
- 425392
- 4B5A8F
- 54608D
- 5C668A
- 656D88
- 6E7385
- 777A83
Shades
- 1F337A
- 1B2D6B
- 17265C
- 14204D
- 101A3D
- 0C132E
- 080D1F
- 04060F
#274099 Color Patterns
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
