Haddock’s Sweater color: hex code #277ABA
Haddock’s Sweater has the hex code #277ABA. It is a moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 15.3% red, 47.8% green and 72.9% blue (39, 122, 186).
Its hue angle is 206°, with 65% saturation and 44% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 79% cyan, 34% magenta, 0% yellow and 27% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.59:1).
Haddock’s Sweater (#277ABA) color codes
| HEX | #277ABA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(39, 122, 186) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(15.3%, 47.8%, 72.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(206, 65%, 44%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(206, 79%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(79%, 34%, 0%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(49.37, -1.95, -40.59) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(49.37, 40.63, 267.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(16.656, 17.894, 49.021) | |
| Decimal | 2587322 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Haddock’s Sweater, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #277ABA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.58:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.59:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #277ABA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.59:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.58:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #277ABA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5c7dbdProtanopia
no red cones#476fb9Deuteranopia
no green cones#008991Tritanopia
no blue cones#757575Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #277aba; }
.text { color: #277aba; }
.border { border: 2px solid #277aba; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(39 122 186 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #277aba, #2731ba); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Steel Blue.
See #277ABA on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #277ABA?
- #277ABA is a moderate azure known as Haddock’s Sweater. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Haddock’s Sweater?
- The RGB value is 39, 122, 186: 39 red, 122 green and 186 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Haddock’s Sweater?
- The complementary color is #BA6727, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #277ABA?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.58:1 and white text 4.59:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.