Dark Purple

The color #40174C is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 64, 23, 76 and HSL values of 286°, 54%, 19%.

Color Values for #40174C

Below are the different color format representations for #40174C. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#40174C
RGB:
rgb(64,23,76) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(286,54%,19%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(16%, 70%, 0%, 70%) Copied!

Color Composition of #40174C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #40174C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.1%
Green: 9%
Blue: 29.8%

Contrast Analysis for #40174C

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 #40174C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #40174C

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

Complementary Colors for #40174C

The complementary color for #40174C is #224B16. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #40174C

The analogous colors for #40174C are #24164B and #4B163D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #40174C

The triadic colors for #40174C are #4B3E16 and #164B3E. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #40174C

These are the darker variations of #40174C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #33123D and #260E2E. This progression shows how #40174C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #40174C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #664570 and #8C7494. This progression shows how #40174C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #40174C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #40174C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #40174C

Companies and brands that incorporate #40174C in their visual identity.

#40174C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #40174C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #40174C is a dark purple with RGB values of 64, 23, 76 and HSL values of 286°, 54%, 19%.

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