Vivid Dark Blue

The color #040238 is a vivid dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 4, 2, 56 and HSL values of 242°, 93%, 11%.

Color Values for #040238

Below are the different color format representations for #040238. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#040238
RGB:
rgb(4,2,56) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(242,93%,11%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(93%, 96%, 0%, 78%) Copied!

Color Composition of #040238

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #040238. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 1.6%
Green: 0.8%
Blue: 22%

Contrast Analysis for #040238

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #040238

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #040238

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #040238

The complementary color for #040238 is #343602. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #040238

The analogous colors for #040238 are #021A36 and #1E0236. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #040238

The triadic colors for #040238 are #360402 and #023604. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #040238

These are the darker variations of #040238. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #03022D and #020122. This progression shows how #040238 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #040238

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #363560 and #686788. This progression shows how #040238. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #040238

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #040238. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #040238

Companies and brands that incorporate #040238 in their visual identity.

#040238 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #040238. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #040238 is a vivid dark blue with RGB values of 4, 2, 56 and HSL values of 242°, 93%, 11%.

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