#2740A0 Color Meaning and Information

#2740A0 Color Information

#2740A0 RGB value is (39, 64, 160). The hex color red value is 39, green is 64, and blue is 160. Its HSL format shows a hue of 228°, saturation of 61 percent, and lightness of39 percent. The CMYK process values are 76 percent, 60 percent, 0 percent, 37percent.

#2740A0

rgb(39, 64, 160)

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#2740A0 Color Meaning

Color #2740A0 represents creative depth, emotional balance, and intellectual focus. In color psychology, #2740A0 encourages calm attention, reflective thinking, and structured mental engagement. In cultures and history, Blue Pigment (#2740A0) appears in painting, traditional pigments, and artistic media, symbolizing trust, sophistication, and expressive stability. From a spiritual perspective, Blue Pigment (#2740A0) embodies mindful observation, thoughtful creativity, and controlled energy. #2740A0 promotes reflective presence and deliberate action.

Color Conversion

Convert #2740A0 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

#2740A0

RGB

rgb(39, 64, 160)

HSL

hsl(228°, 61%, 39%)

CMYK

cmyk(76%, 60%, 0%, 37%)

HSV

hsv(228°, 76%, 63%)

XYZ

9.0153 6.6362 34.0635

Yxy

6.6362 0.1813 0.1335

Hunter Lab

25.7608 0.6485 -2.0378

CIE-Lab

30.9639 25.5948 -54.7985

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red39 / 255 (15%)

15%

Green64 / 255 (25%)

25%

Blue160 / 255 (63%)

63%

CMYK Values

Cyan76 / 100 (76%)

76%

Magenta60 / 100 (60%)

60%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)37 / 100 (37%)

37%

Color Variations

#2740A0 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

#2740A0 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 #2740A0 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#2740A0

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.02:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.02:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.02:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #2740A0 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

#2740A0

protanopia

#323289

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #2740A0;

Text Color

color: #2740A0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #2740A0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #2740A040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #2740A0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2740A0 0%, #172661 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #2740A0 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.