#403F6F Hex Code
Color Name: American Blue
What is hex #403F6F Color?
The color name of hex code #403F6F is American Blue. The RGB values are (64, 63, 111) which means it is composed of
27% red, 26% green and 47% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:42 M:43 Y:0 K:57. In the HSV/HSB scale, #403F6F has a hue of 241°, 43% saturation and a brightness value of 44%.
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.
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Hex #403F6F Color Codes
| Color Name | American Blue |
| RGB Values | (64, 63, 111) |
| CMYK Values | (42%, 43%, 0%, 57%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (241°, 43%, 44%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333366 |
| Inverse Color | #BFC090 [Sage] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5265 C |
| Closest RAL | 5000 [Violet blue] |
| Complementary Color | #6E6F3F [Boy Red] |
| #403F6F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #4F4F4F |
| Desaturated | #575757 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #454545 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #434343 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #878787 |
Hex #403F6F Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #403F6F is #6E6F3F which is called Boy Red. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #403F6F color is offered by #6E6F3F. 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 #403F6F are #583F6F and #3F566F, called Cyber Grape and Police Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #403F6F 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 #403F6F are #6F583F (Mud) and #566F3F (Fern Green). 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
#403F6F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6F403F (Deep Coffee) and #3F6F40 (Fern Green) along with #403F6F, 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 #403F6F has #6F403F (Deep Coffee), #6E6F3F (Boy Red) and #3F6E6F (Deep Space Sparkle). 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 #403F6F contains #6F3F56 (Halayà Úbe), #6E6F3F (Boy Red) and #3F6F58 (Amazon). 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 #403F6F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #403F6F 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 403F6F Color
Tints
66658C- 79799A
- 8C8CA9
- A09FB7
- B3B2C5
- C6C5D4
- D9D9E2
- ECECF1
Tones
- 4D4C72
- 535374
- 5A5976
- 606078
- 666679
- 6D6D7B
- 73737D
- 7A7A7E
Shades
- 333259
- 2D2C4E
- 262643
- 202038
- 1A192C
- 131321
- 0D0D16
- 06060B
#403F6F Color Patterns
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#403F6F Gingham Checks
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#403F6F Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#403F6F Polka Dots Pattern
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#403F6F Honeycomb Pattern
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#403F6F Leaves Pattern
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#403F6F Houndstooth Pattern
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#403F6F Trellis Pattern
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#403F6F Plaid Pattern
#403F6F Color Interior Ideas
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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.
