Information about #402A4F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #402A4F is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(64, 42, 79) — 25.1% red, 16.5% green, 31% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 6 / 15 / 0 / 69. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#402A4F presents itself as a softly balanced twilight violet — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Jagger (#3F2E4C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Grapevine (#43254F) and Cherry Pie (#372D52).

The recipe behind #402A4F is rgb(64, 42, 79), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #402A4F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), 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.

#402A4F color variations

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#402A4F 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 #402A4F

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

Jagger color link
Jagger

#3F2E4C

Grapevine color link
Grapevine

#43254F

Cherry Pie color link
Cherry Pie

#372D52

Wicked color link
Wicked

#362F50

Scarlet Gum color link
Scarlet Gum

#4A2D57

Martinique color link
Martinique

#3C3748

Grape Royale color link
Grape Royale

#4F2D54

Jacarta color link
Jacarta

#3D325D

#402A4F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#402A4F
  • RGB64, 42, 79
  • CMYK6, 15, 0, 69
  • HSL276°, 31%, 24%
  • HSL Precise275.676°, 30.579%, 23.725%
  • HSV276°, 47%, 31%
  • HSB276°, 47%, 31%
  • HEX ID402A4F
  • DECIMAL ID4205135
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31%
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