Information about #400F15 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#400F15 falls into the Red Color FamilyHigh Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(64, 15, 21) — 25.1% red, 5.9% green, 8.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 19 / 17 / 75. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A vivid, lively red, #400F15 stays on the darker end of the scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Dark Sienna (#3C1414). Slightly further away sit Tamarind (#341515) and Chocolate Kisses (#3C1421).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(64, 15, 21)), which gives #400F15 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 16.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:75), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #400F15 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#400F15 color variations

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#400F15 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #400F15

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Dark Sienna color link
Dark Sienna

#3C1414

Tamarind color link
Tamarind

#341515

Vandalista color link
Vandalista

#310C16

Rebel color link
Rebel

#3C1206

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

Ravishing color link
Ravishing

#401A22

Spitfire color link
Spitfire

#381921

Deep Oak color link
Deep Oak

#412010

Maroon Oak color link
Maroon Oak

#520C17

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#400F15
  • RGB64, 15, 21
  • CMYK0, 19, 17, 75
  • CSSrgb(64, 15, 21)
  • HSL353°, 62%, 15%
  • HSL Precise352.653°, 62.025%, 15.49%
  • HSV353°, 77%, 25%
  • HSB353°, 77%, 25%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.059
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • GLSLvec3(0.251, 0.059, 0.082)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.251, 0.059, 0.082, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.251, 0.059, 0.082)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB5.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID400F15
  • DECIMAL ID4198165
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01