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Color name
HEX #278C49

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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone #278C49 it is the complementary color #D873B6. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color #278C49. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the #278C49 shade: #2C8C44, #3D9E57, #4EB06A, #5FC27D and #70D490

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color #278C49. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the #278C49 shade: #278C49, #167A36, #056823, #005610 and #004400

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the #278C49 shade: #278B48, #278B2D, #3B8B27, #568B27 and #718B27

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the #278C49 shade: #278B48, #278B63, #278B7E, #277C8B and #27618B

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The #278C49 shade matches the following richer shades: #278B48, #189944 and #0AA83F

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the #278C49 shade: #278B48, #357C4D, #446E52, #525F57 and #61515B

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the #278C49 shade: #3B8B27, #278B2D, #278B48, #278B63 and #278B7D

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the #278C49 shade: #154A27, #1E6B38, #278B48, #30AB59 and #3CC86B

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the #278C49 shade: #278C49, #27558B and #8B272D

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the #278C49 shade: #278C49, #48278B and #8B4827

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

Rectangular (tetradic) colors

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the #278C49 shade: #278C49, #27558B, #8B2769 and #8B5C27

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the #278C49 shade: #278C49, #27378B, #8B2769 and #8B7A27

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

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Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

Display options

Primary color

CMYK 72 / 0 / 48 / 45

HEX #278C49

RGB 39 140 73

HSL 140.2, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 51.46, -44.07, 27.61

 

Complementary color

CMYK 0 / 47 / 16 / 15

HEX #D873B6

RGB 216 115 182

HSL 320.2, 0.56%, 0.65%

LAB 61.86, 47.92, -17.8

 

CMYK 69 / 0 / 51 / 45

HEX #2C8C44

RGB 44 140 68

HSL 135, 0.52%, 0.36%

LAB 51.51, -43.96, 30.35

 

CMYK 61 / 0 / 45 / 38

HEX #3D9E57

RGB 61 158 87

HSL 136.08, 0.44%, 0.43%

LAB 58.16, -44.34, 28.82

 

CMYK 56 / 0 / 40 / 31

HEX #4EB06A

RGB 78 176 106

HSL 137.14, 0.39%, 0.5%

LAB 64.73, -44.43, 27.39

 

CMYK 51 / 0 / 36 / 24

HEX #5FC27D

RGB 95 194 125

HSL 138.18, 0.45%, 0.57%

LAB 71.21, -44.36, 26.06

 

CMYK 47 / 0 / 32 / 17

HEX #70D490

RGB 112 212 144

HSL 139.2, 0.54%, 0.64%

LAB 77.61, -44.21, 24.82

 

CMYK 72 / 0 / 48 / 45

HEX #278C49

RGB 39 140 73

HSL 140.2, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 51.46, -44.07, 27.61

 

CMYK 82 / 0 / 56 / 52

HEX #167A36

RGB 22 122 54

HSL 139.2, 0.69%, 0.28%

LAB 44.74, -43.08, 29.29

 

CMYK 95 / 0 / 66 / 59

HEX #056823

RGB 5 104 35

HSL 138.18, 0.91%, 0.21%

LAB 37.94, -41.28, 30.96

 

CMYK 100 / 0 / 81 / 66

HEX #005610

RGB 0 86 16

HSL 131.16, 1%, 0.17%

LAB 31.1, -37.92, 32.2

 

CMYK 100 / 0 / 100 / 73

HEX #004400

RGB 0 68 0

HSL 120, 1%, 0.13%

LAB 24.11, -33.32, 31.71

 

CMYK 72 / 0 / 48 / 45

HEX #278B48

RGB 39 139 72

HSL 139.8, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 51.11, -43.86, 27.7

 

CMYK 72 / 0 / 68 / 45

HEX #278B2D

RGB 39 139 45

HSL 123.6, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 50.79, -47.64, 40.73

 

CMYK 58 / 0 / 72 / 45

HEX #3B8B27

RGB 59 139 39

HSL 108, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 51.31, -43.55, 44.01

 

CMYK 38 / 0 / 72 / 45

HEX #568B27

RGB 86 139 39

HSL 91.8, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 52.5, -34.78, 45.6

 

CMYK 19 / 0 / 72 / 45

HEX #718B27

RGB 113 139 39

HSL 75.6, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 54.16, -23.99, 47.82

 

CMYK 72 / 0 / 48 / 45

HEX #278B48

RGB 39 139 72

HSL 139.8, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 51.11, -43.86, 27.7

 

CMYK 72 / 0 / 29 / 45

HEX #278B63

RGB 39 139 99

HSL 156, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 51.61, -38.36, 13.33

 

CMYK 72 / 0 / 9 / 45

HEX #278B7E

RGB 39 139 126

HSL 172.2, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 52.29, -31.33, -1.28

 

CMYK 72 / 11 / 0 / 45

HEX #277C8B

RGB 39 124 139

HSL 189, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 47.89, -19.75, -15.46

 

CMYK 72 / 30 / 0 / 45

HEX #27618B

RGB 39 97 139

HSL 205.2, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 39.32, -4.21, -28.71

 

CMYK 72 / 0 / 48 / 45

HEX #278B48

RGB 39 139 72

HSL 139.8, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 51.11, -43.86, 27.7

 

CMYK 84 / 0 / 56 / 40

HEX #189944

RGB 24 153 68

HSL 140.47, 0.73%, 0.35%

LAB 55.48, -51.72, 35.13

 

CMYK 94 / 0 / 63 / 34

HEX #0AA83F

RGB 10 168 63

HSL 140.13, 0.89%, 0.35%

LAB 60.27, -58.42, 43.12

 

CMYK 72 / 0 / 48 / 45

HEX #278B48

RGB 39 139 72

HSL 139.8, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 51.11, -43.86, 27.7

 

CMYK 57 / 0 / 38 / 51

HEX #357C4D

RGB 53 124 77

HSL 140.28, 0.4%, 0.35%

LAB 46.59, -33.62, 19.13

 

CMYK 38 / 0 / 25 / 57

HEX #446E52

RGB 68 110 82

HSL 140, 0.24%, 0.35%

LAB 42.75, -21.32, 11.08

 

CMYK 14 / 0 / 8 / 63

HEX #525F57

RGB 82 95 87

HSL 143.08, 0.07%, 0.35%

LAB 39.01, -6.79, 2.89

 

CMYK 0 / 16 / 6 / 62

HEX #61515B

RGB 97 81 91

HSL 322.5, 0.09%, 0.35%

LAB 36.33, 8.58, -3.36

 

CMYK 58 / 0 / 72 / 45

HEX #3B8B27

RGB 59 139 39

HSL 108, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 51.31, -43.55, 44.01

 

CMYK 72 / 0 / 68 / 45

HEX #278B2D

RGB 39 139 45

HSL 123.6, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 50.79, -47.64, 40.73

 

CMYK 72 / 0 / 48 / 45

HEX #278B48

RGB 39 139 72

HSL 139.8, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 51.11, -43.86, 27.7

 

CMYK 72 / 0 / 29 / 45

HEX #278B63

RGB 39 139 99

HSL 156, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 51.61, -38.36, 13.33

 

CMYK 72 / 0 / 10 / 45

HEX #278B7D

RGB 39 139 125

HSL 171.6, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 52.26, -31.62, -0.74

 

CMYK 72 / 0 / 47 / 71

HEX #154A27

RGB 21 74 39

HSL 140.38, 0.56%, 0.19%

LAB 27.31, -26.5, 15.92

 

CMYK 72 / 0 / 48 / 58

HEX #1E6B38

RGB 30 107 56

HSL 140.26, 0.56%, 0.27%

LAB 39.71, -35.59, 21.96

 

CMYK 72 / 0 / 48 / 45

HEX #278B48

RGB 39 139 72

HSL 139.8, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 51.11, -43.86, 27.7

 

CMYK 72 / 0 / 48 / 33

HEX #30AB59

RGB 48 171 89

HSL 140, 0.56%, 0.43%

LAB 62.06, -51.57, 32.68

 

CMYK 70 / 0 / 47 / 22

HEX #3CC86B

RGB 60 200 107

HSL 140.14, 0.56%, 0.51%

LAB 71.78, -57.27, 35.89

 

CMYK 72 / 0 / 48 / 45

HEX #278C49

RGB 39 140 73

HSL 140.2, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 51.46, -44.07, 27.61

 

CMYK 72 / 39 / 0 / 45

HEX #27558B

RGB 39 85 139

HSL 212.4, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 35.58, 3.39, -34.61

 

CMYK 0 / 72 / 68 / 45

HEX #8B272D

RGB 139 39 45

HSL 356.4, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 32.1, 42.43, 20.99

 

CMYK 72 / 0 / 48 / 45

HEX #278C49

RGB 39 140 73

HSL 140.2, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 51.46, -44.07, 27.61

 

CMYK 48 / 72 / 0 / 45

HEX #48278B

RGB 72 39 139

HSL 259.8, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 25.84, 39.3, -50.18

 

CMYK 0 / 48 / 72 / 45

HEX #8B4827

RGB 139 72 39

HSL 19.8, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 38.32, 25.63, 31.95

 

CMYK 72 / 0 / 48 / 45

HEX #278C49

RGB 39 140 73

HSL 140.2, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 51.46, -44.07, 27.61

 

CMYK 72 / 39 / 0 / 45

HEX #27558B

RGB 39 85 139

HSL 212.4, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 35.58, 3.39, -34.61

 

CMYK 0 / 72 / 24 / 45

HEX #8B2769

RGB 139 39 105

HSL 320.4, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 33.9, 48.49, -15.31

 

CMYK 0 / 34 / 72 / 45

HEX #8B5C27

RGB 139 92 39

HSL 31.8, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 43.2, 14.08, 37.27

 

CMYK 72 / 0 / 48 / 45

HEX #278C49

RGB 39 140 73

HSL 140.2, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 51.46, -44.07, 27.61

 

CMYK 72 / 60 / 0 / 45

HEX #27378B

RGB 39 55 139

HSL 230.4, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 26.81, 23.67, -48.71

 

CMYK 0 / 72 / 24 / 45

HEX #8B2769

RGB 139 39 105

HSL 320.4, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 33.9, 48.49, -15.31

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 72 / 45

HEX #8B7A27

RGB 139 122 39

HSL 49.8, 0.56%, 0.35%

LAB 51.33, -3.23, 45.7

 

Description

Color code: HEX #278C49 | qconv.com Color code: HEX #278C49 | qconv.com - big

Since the color values are relatively low compared to others, this hue appears darker to us.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 39 red, 140 green and 73 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
39 140 73 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, 72 cyan, none magenta, 48 yellow and 45 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
72% 0% 48% 45% C M Y K

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