#40C5FC Hex Code
Color Name: Picton Blue
What is hex #40C5FC Color?
The color name of hex code #40C5FC is Picton Blue. The RGB values are (64, 197, 252) which means it is composed of
12% red, 38% green and 49% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:75 M:22 Y:0 K:1. In the HSV/HSB scale, #40C5FC has a hue of 198°, 75% saturation and a brightness value of 99%.
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 #40C5FC Color Codes
| Color Name | Picton Blue |
| RGB Values | (64, 197, 252) |
| CMYK Values | (75%, 22%, 0%, 1%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (198°, 75%, 99%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #33CCFF |
| Inverse Color | #BF3A03 [Mahogany] |
| Closest Pantone® | 298 C |
| Closest RAL | 5012 [Light blue] |
| Complementary Color | #FC7740 [Orange (Crayola)] |
| #40C5FC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #ABABAB |
| Desaturated | #9E9E9E |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A3A3A3 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #ADADAD |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D0D0D0 |
Hex #40C5FC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #40C5FC is #FC7740 which is called Orange (Crayola). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #40C5FC color is offered by #FC7740. 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 #40C5FC are #4067FC and #40FCD5, called Ultramarine Blue and Turquoise, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #40C5FC 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 #40C5FC are #FC4067 (Magic Potion) and #FCD540 (Gargoyle Gas). 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
#40C5FC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #FC40C5 (Razzle Dazzle Rose) and #C5FC40 (Green-Yellow) along with #40C5FC, 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 #40C5FC has #FC40C5 (Razzle Dazzle Rose), #FC7740 (Orange (Crayola)) and #40FC77 (Screamin' Green). 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 #40C5FC contains #D540FC (Steel Pink), #FC7740 (Orange (Crayola)) and #67FC40 (Screamin' 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 #40C5FC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #40C5FC 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 40C5FC Color
Tints
66D1FD- 79D6FD
- 8CDCFD
- A0E2FE
- B3E8FE
- C6EEFE
- D9F3FE
- ECF9FF
Tones
- 4DB7E3
- 53B0D7
- 5AA9CA
- 60A3BE
- 669CB2
- 6D95A5
- 738E99
- 7A878C
Shades
- 339ECA
- 2D8AB0
- 267697
- 20637E
- 1A4F65
- 133B4C
- 0D2732
- 061419
#40C5FC Color Patterns
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#40C5FC Gingham Checks
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#40C5FC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#40C5FC Polka Dots Pattern
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#40C5FC Honeycomb Pattern
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#40C5FC Leaves Pattern
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#40C5FC Houndstooth Pattern
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#40C5FC Trellis Pattern
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#40C5FC Plaid 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.
