Color swatch image showing #27408A with RGB(39,64,138) values

#27408A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #27408A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#27408A Color Information

#27408A RGB value is (39, 64, 138). The hex color red value is 39, green is 64, and blue is 138. Its HSL format shows a hue of 225°, saturation of 56 percent, and lightness of 35 percent. The CMYK process values are 72 percent, 54 percent, 0 percent, 46 percent.

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#27408A Color Meaning

Color #27408A embodies composure, strategic depth, and dignified elegance. #27408A dark, restrained blue exudes authority and thoughtful presence. Cognitive effects of color #27408A include improved focus, calm emotional responses, and disciplined analytical thinking. #27408A supports patience and reflective judgment. In cultural and historical contexts, color #27408A connects to royal insignia, high-status attire, and sophisticated design. On a metaphysical level, color #27408A symbolizes wisdom, emotional stability, and the integration of disciplined thought with purposeful action.

Color Conversion

Convert #27408A across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#27408A
RGB
rgb(39, 64, 138)
HSL
hsl(225°, 56%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(72%, 54%, 0%, 46%)
HSV
hsv(225°, 72%, 54%)
XYZ
7.2575 5.9331 24.8074
Yxy
5.9331 0.1910 0.1561
Hunter Lab
24.3580 0.3665 -1.3173
CIE-Lab
29.2431 17.1094 -44.1477

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red39 / 255 (15%)
15%
Green64 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue138 / 255 (54%)
54%

CMYK Values

Cyan72 / 100 (72%)
72%
Magenta54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)46 / 100 (46%)
46%

Color Variations

#27408A harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#27408A harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #27408A for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#27408A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #27408A appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#27408A

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #27408A;

Text Color

color: #27408A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #27408A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #27408A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #27408A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #27408A 0%, #182755 100%);

#27408A Color FAQs

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