#40598C Hex Code
Color Name: Chinese Blue
What is hex #40598C Color?
The color name of hex code #40598C is Chinese Blue. The RGB values are (64, 89, 140) which means it is composed of
22% red, 30% green and 48% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:54 M:36 Y:0 K:45. In the HSV/HSB scale, #40598C has a hue of 220°, 54% saturation and a brightness value of 55%.
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 #40598C Color Codes
| Color Name | Chinese Blue |
| RGB Values | (64, 89, 140) |
| CMYK Values | (54%, 36%, 0%, 45%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (220°, 54%, 55%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #336699 |
| Inverse Color | #BFA673 [Camel] |
| Closest Pantone® | 653 C |
| Closest RAL | 5007 [Brilliant blue] |
| Complementary Color | #8C7340 [Gold Fusion] |
| #40598C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #626262 |
| Desaturated | #666666 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #575757 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #575757 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #999999 |
Hex #40598C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #40598C is #8C7340 which is called Gold Fusion. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #40598C color is offered by #8C7340. 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 #40598C are #4D408C and #407F8C, called Dark Slate Blue and Jelly Bean Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #40598C 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 #40598C are #8C4D40 (Milk Chocolate) and #7F8C40 (Old Moss 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
#40598C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8C4059 (Quinacridone Magenta) and #598C40 (May Green) along with #40598C, 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 #40598C has #8C4059 (Quinacridone Magenta), #8C7340 (Gold Fusion) and #408C73 (Deep Aquamarine). 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 #40598C contains #8C407F (Plum), #8C7340 (Gold Fusion) and #408C4D (Middle 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 #40598C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #40598C 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 40598C Color
Tints
667AA3- 798BAF
- 8C9BBA
- A0ACC6
- B3BDD1
- C6CDDD
- D9DEE8
- ECEEF4
Tones
- 4D618A
- 536588
- 5A6987
- 606D86
- 667085
- 6D7484
- 737882
- 7A7C81
Shades
- 334770
- 2D3E62
- 263554
- 202D46
- 1A2438
- 131B2A
- 0D121C
- 06090E
#40598C Color Patterns
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#40598C Gingham Checks
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#40598C Houndstooth Pattern
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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.
