Dark Blue

The color #040517 is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 4, 5, 23 and HSL values of 237°, 70%, 5%.

Color Values for #040517

Below are the different color format representations for #040517. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#040517
RGB:
rgb(4,5,23) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(237,70%,5%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(83%, 78%, 0%, 91%) Copied!

Color Composition of #040517

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #040517. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 1.6%
Green: 2%
Blue: 9%

Contrast Analysis for #040517

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 #040517

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #040517

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

Complementary Colors for #040517

The complementary color for #040517 is #161504. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #040517

The analogous colors for #040517 are #040E16 and #0C0416. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #040517

The triadic colors for #040517 are #160405 and #051604. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #040517

These are the darker variations of #040517. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #030412 and #02030E. This progression shows how #040517 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #040517

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #363745 and #686974. This progression shows how #040517. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #040517

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #040517. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #040517

Companies and brands that incorporate #040517 in their visual identity.

#040517 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #040517. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #040517 is a dark blue with RGB values of 4, 5, 23 and HSL values of 237°, 70%, 5%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #040517 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.