#40494D Hex Code
Color Name: Outer Space
What is hex #40494D Color?
The color name of hex code #40494D is Outer Space. The RGB values are (64, 73, 77) which means it is composed of
30% red, 34% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:17 M:5 Y:0 K:70. In the HSV/HSB scale, #40494D has a hue of 198°, 17% saturation and a brightness value of 30%.
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 #40494D Color Codes
| Color Name | Outer Space |
| RGB Values | (64, 73, 77) |
| CMYK Values | (17%, 5%, 0%, 70%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (198°, 17%, 30%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333366 |
| Inverse Color | #BFB6B2 [Black Shadows] |
| Closest Pantone® | 446 C |
| Closest RAL | 7024 [Graphite grey] |
| Complementary Color | #4D4440 [Dark Puce] |
| #40494D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #474747 |
| Desaturated | #474747 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #474747 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #474747 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #8B8B8B |
Hex #40494D Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #40494D is #4D4440 which is called Dark Puce. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #40494D color is offered by #4D4440. 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 #40494D are #40434D and #404D4B, called Arsenic and Outer Space, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #40494D 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 #40494D are #4D4043 (Dark Puce) and #4D4B40 (Olive Drab Camouflage). 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
#40494D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #4D4049 (Purple Taupe) and #494D40 (Rifle Green) along with #40494D, 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 #40494D has #4D4049 (Purple Taupe), #4D4440 (Dark Puce) and #404D44 (Outer Space). 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 #40494D contains #4B404D (Purple Taupe), #4D4440 (Dark Puce) and #434D40 (Rifle Green). 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 #40494D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #40494D 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 40494D Color
Tints
666D71- 798082
- 8C9294
- A0A4A6
- B3B6B8
- C6C8CA
- D9DBDB
- ECEDED
Tones
- 4D5457
- 535A5C
- 5A5F61
- 606567
- 666A6C
- 6D7071
- 737576
- 7A7B7B
Shades
- 333A3E
- 2D3336
- 262C2E
- 202527
- 1A1D1F
- 131617
- 0D0F0F
- 060708
#40494D Color Patterns
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#40494D Gingham Checks
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#40494D Honeycomb Pattern
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#40494D Houndstooth Pattern
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#40494D Plaid Pattern
#40494D 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.
