Information about #401D5C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #401D5C belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(64, 29, 92) (25.1% red, 11.4% green, 36.1% blue), or CMYK 11 / 25 / 0 / 64 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A confidently colored violet, #401D5C leans clearly toward the dark side. Designers typically reach for tones like this for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from American Purple (#431C53). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Clowning Around (#382161) and Dark Blue Violet (#3A2759).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(64, 29, 92)), which gives #401D5C its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #401D5C: 13.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.5:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:64) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #401D5C is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#401D5C color variations

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#401D5C 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 #401D5C

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

North-Star color link
North-Star

#372561

Pukeko color link
Pukeko

#3A2860

An color link
An

#3B2A60

Grapevine color link
Grapevine

#43254F

Paris M color link
Paris M

#312760

Scarlet Gum color link
Scarlet Gum

#4A2D57

#401D5C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#401D5C
  • RGB64, 29, 92
  • CMYK11, 25, 0, 64
  • HSL273°, 52%, 24%
  • HSL Precise273.333°, 52.066%, 23.725%
  • HSV273°, 68%, 36%
  • HSB273°, 68%, 36%
  • HEX ID401D5C
  • DECIMAL ID4201820
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.1%
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