Information about #40122F color

#40122F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#40122F falls into the Rose Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(64, 18, 47) — 25.1% red, 7.1% green, 18.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 18 / 7 / 75. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #40122F reads as a pleasantly vivid rose and carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Blackberry (#43182F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Aubergine (#3D0734) and Chocolate Kisses (#3C1421).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(64, 18, 47)), which gives #40122F its character. On this background, white text reaches a 15.6:1 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. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#40122F color variations

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#40122F 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 #40122F

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

Blackberry color link
Blackberry

#43182F

Aubergine color link
Aubergine

#3D0734

Conundrum color link
Conundrum

#3C202C

Ravishing color link
Ravishing

#401A22

Ab Fab color link
Ab Fab

#321B2F

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Dark Plum color link
Dark Plum

#3F012C

Jumpstart color link
Jumpstart

#3E2025

Spitfire color link
Spitfire

#381921

Temptress color link
Temptress

#3C2126

Dark Purple color link
Dark Purple

#301934

#40122F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#40122F
  • RGB64, 18, 47
  • CMYK0, 18, 7, 75
  • HSL322°, 56%, 16%
  • HSL Precise322.174°, 56.098%, 16.078%
  • HSV322°, 72%, 25%
  • HSB322°, 72%, 25%
  • HEX ID40122F
  • DECIMAL ID4198959
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB7.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.4%
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