Blue

The color #4040A0 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 64, 64, 160 and HSL values of 240°, 43%, 44%.

Color Values for #4040A0

Below are the different color format representations for #4040A0. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#4040A0
RGB:
rgb(64,64,160) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,43%,44%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(60%, 60%, 0%, 37%) Copied!

Color Composition of #4040A0

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #4040A0. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.1%
Green: 25.1%
Blue: 62.7%

Contrast Analysis for #4040A0

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 #4040A0

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #4040A0

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

Complementary Colors for #4040A0

The complementary color for #4040A0 is #A0A040. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #4040A0

The analogous colors for #4040A0 are #4070A0 and #7040A0. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #4040A0

The triadic colors for #4040A0 are #A04040 and #40A040. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #4040A0

These are the darker variations of #4040A0. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #333380 and #262660. This progression shows how #4040A0 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #4040A0

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6666B3 and #8C8CC6. This progression shows how #4040A0. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #4040A0

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #4040A0. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #4040A0

Companies and brands that incorporate #4040A0 in their visual identity.

#4040A0 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #4040A0. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #4040A0 is a blue with RGB values of 64, 64, 160 and HSL values of 240°, 43%, 44%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #4040A0 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.