#40407C Hex Code
Color Name: American Blue
What is hex #40407C Color?
The color name of hex code #40407C is American Blue. The RGB values are (64, 64, 124) which means it is composed of
25% red, 25% green and 49% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:48 M:48 Y:0 K:51. In the HSV/HSB scale, #40407C has a hue of 240°, 48% saturation and a brightness value of 49%.
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 #40407C Color Codes
| Color Name | American Blue |
| RGB Values | (64, 64, 124) |
| CMYK Values | (48%, 48%, 0%, 51%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (240°, 48%, 49%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333366 |
| Inverse Color | #BFBF83 [Sage] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7672 C |
| Closest RAL | 5000 [Violet blue] |
| Complementary Color | #7C7C40 [Old Moss Green] |
| #40407C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #545454 |
| Desaturated | #5E5E5E |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #474747 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #444444 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #898989 |
Hex #40407C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #40407C is #7C7C40 which is called Old Moss Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #40407C color is offered by #7C7C40. 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 #40407C are #5E407C and #405E7C, called Cyber Grape and Metallic Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #40407C 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 #40407C are #7C5E40 (Coyote Brown) and #5E7C40 (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
#40407C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #7C4040 (American Brown) and #407C40 (Fern Green) along with #40407C, 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 #40407C has #7C4040 (American Brown), #7C7C40 (Old Moss Green) and #407C7C (Ming). 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 #40407C contains #7C405E (Deep Ruby), #7C7C40 (Old Moss Green) and #407C5E (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 #40407C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #40407C 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 40407C Color
Tints
666696- 7979A3
- 8C8CB0
- A0A0BE
- B3B3CB
- C6C6D8
- D9D9E5
- ECECF2
Tones
- 4D4D7D
- 53537D
- 5A5A7E
- 60607E
- 66667E
- 6D6D7F
- 73737F
- 7A7A80
Shades
- 333363
- 2D2D57
- 26264A
- 20203E
- 1A1A32
- 131325
- 0D0D19
- 06060C
#40407C Color Patterns
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#40407C Gingham Checks
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#40407C Honeycomb Pattern
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#40407C Houndstooth Pattern
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#40407C Plaid Pattern
#40407C 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.
