#278C27 Hex Code
Color Name: Forest Green (Web)
What is hex #278C27 Color?
The color name of hex code #278C27 is Forest Green (Web). The RGB values are (39, 140, 39) which means it is composed of
18% red, 64% green and 18% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:72 M:0 Y:72 K:45. In the HSV/HSB scale, #278C27 has a hue of 120°, 72% saturation and a brightness value of 55%.
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 #278C27 Color Codes
| Color Name | Forest Green (Web) |
| RGB Values | (39, 140, 39) |
| CMYK Values | (72%, 0%, 72%, 45%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (120°, 72%, 55%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #339933 |
| Inverse Color | #D873D8 [Orchid] |
| Closest Pantone® | 3529 C |
| Closest RAL | 6037 [Pure green] |
| Complementary Color | #8C278C [Violet (Crayola)] |
| #278C27 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #494949 |
| Desaturated | #5A5A5A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #636363 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #6F6F6F |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #ABABAB |
Hex #278C27 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #278C27 is #8C278C which is called Violet (Crayola). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #278C27 color is offered by #8C278C. 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 #278C27 are #278C5A and #5A8C27, called Sea Green and Maximum Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #278C27 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 #278C27 are #5A278C (KSU Purple) and #8C275A (Dark Raspberry). 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
#278C27 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #27278C (Cosmic Cobalt) and #8C2727 (Vivid Auburn) along with #278C27, 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 #278C27 has #27278C (Cosmic Cobalt), #8C278C (Violet (Crayola)) and #8C8C27 (Old Moss Green). 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 #278C27 contains #275A8C (B'dazzled Blue), #8C278C (Violet (Crayola)) and #8C5A27 (Milk Chocolate). 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 #278C27 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #278C27 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 278C27 Color
Tints
52A352- 68AF68
- 7DBA7D
- 93C693
- A9D1A9
- BEDDBE
- D4E8D4
- E9F4E9
Tones
- 398A39
- 428842
- 4B874B
- 548654
- 5C855C
- 658465
- 6E826E
- 778177
Shades
- 1F701F
- 1B621B
- 175417
- 144614
- 103810
- 0C2A0C
- 081C08
- 040E04
#278C27 Color Patterns
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#278C27 Houndstooth Pattern
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#278C27 Plaid Pattern
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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.
