#2740A5 Color Meaning and Information

#2740A5 Color Information

#2740A5 RGB value is (39, 64, 165). The hex color red value is 39, green is 64, and blue is 165. Its HSL format shows a hue of 228°, saturation of 62 percent, and lightness of40 percent. The CMYK process values are 76 percent, 61 percent, 0 percent, 35percent.

#2740A5

rgb(39, 64, 165)

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#2740A5 Color Meaning

#2740A5 (#2740A5 / #354D73) represents intellectual depth, calm authority, and focused energy. #2740A5 medium-dark blue-violet hue balances cool stability with subtle creativity. Psychologically, color #2740A5 enhances concentration, analytical thinking, and emotional stability. Culturally, #2740A5 (#354D73) conveys professionalism, sophistication, and serenity in Western design. Eastern perspectives link #2740A5 with introspection, wisdom, and meditative energy. Fengshui considers #2740A5 shade supportive for study, work, and meditation areas, encouraging focused yet creative energy flow. Spiritually, color #2740A5 aligns with the Third Eye chakra, promoting insight, clarity, and calm perception. Its medium-dark blue-violet character makes #2740A5 effective in artistic works, branding, and interior design that seek sophistication, balance, and calm energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #2740A5 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

#2740A5

RGB

rgb(39, 64, 165)

HSL

hsl(228°, 62%, 40%)

CMYK

cmyk(76%, 61%, 0%, 35%)

HSV

hsv(228°, 76%, 65%)

XYZ

9.4616 6.8147 36.4140

Yxy

6.8147 0.1796 0.1293

Hunter Lab

26.1050 0.7243 -2.2310

CIE-Lab

31.3814 27.4982 -57.1325

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red39 / 255 (15%)

15%

Green64 / 255 (25%)

25%

Blue165 / 255 (65%)

65%

CMYK Values

Cyan76 / 100 (76%)

76%

Magenta61 / 100 (61%)

61%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)35 / 100 (35%)

35%

Color Variations

#2740A5 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

#2740A5 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 #2740A5 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:#2740A5

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

8.89:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.89:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.89:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #2740A5 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

#2740A5

protanopia

#32328d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #2740A5;

Text Color

color: #2740A5;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #2740A5;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #2740A540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #2740A5;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2740A5 0%, #172764 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #2740A5 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.