#40271E Hex Code
Color Name: Bistre
What is hex #40271E Color?
The color name of hex code #40271E is Bistre. The RGB values are (64, 39, 30) which means it is composed of
48% red, 29% green and 23% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:39 Y:53 K:75. In the HSV/HSB scale, #40271E has a hue of 16°, 53% saturation and a brightness value of 25%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
Download Bistre Solid Color Background
Hex #40271E Color Codes
| Color Name | Bistre |
| RGB Values | (64, 39, 30) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 39%, 53%, 75%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (16°, 53%, 25%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #BFD8E1 [Columbia Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 4975 C |
| Closest RAL | 3007 [Black red] |
| Complementary Color | #1E3740 [Gunmetal] |
| #40271E Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #2C2C2C |
| Desaturated | #2F2F2F |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #2E2E2E |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #2C2C2C |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #6F6F6F |
Hex #40271E Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #40271E is #1E3740 which is called Gunmetal. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #40271E color is offered by #1E3740. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #40271E are #40381E and #401E26, called Olive Drab #7 and Temptress, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #40271E with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #40271E are #1E4038 (MSU Green) and #1E2640 (Yankees Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#40271E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #1E4027 (Medium Jungle Green) and #271E40 (Yankees Blue) along with #40271E, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #40271E has #1E4027 (Medium Jungle Green), #1E3740 (Gunmetal) and #401E37 (Dark Purple). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #40271E contains #26401E (Black Leather Jacket), #1E3740 (Gunmetal) and #381E40 (Dark Purple). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #40271E Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #40271E rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 40271E Color
Tints
66524B- 796862
- 8C7D78
- A0938F
- B3A9A5
- C6BEBC
- D9D4D2
- ECE9E9
Tones
- 4D3932
- 53423B
- 5A4B45
- 60544F
- 665C59
- 6D6563
- 736E6C
- 7A7776
Shades
- 331F18
- 2D1B15
- 261712
- 20140F
- 1A100C
- 130C09
- 0D0806
- 060403
#40271E Color Patterns
-
#40271E Gingham Checks
-
#40271E Vertical Stripes Pattern
-
#40271E Polka Dots Pattern
-
#40271E Honeycomb Pattern
-
#40271E Leaves Pattern
-
#40271E Houndstooth Pattern
-
#40271E Trellis Pattern
-
#40271E Plaid Pattern
#40271E Color Interior Ideas
#40271E Color Drawing Room Textured Wall Paint Idea
#40271E Color Living Room Wall Paint Idea
#40271E Color Bedroom Wall Paint Idea
#40271E Color Kitchen Wall Paint Idea
Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
