Information about #402C54 color

#402C54 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #402C54 belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(64, 44, 84) — 25.1% red, 17.3% green, 32.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 8 / 16 / 0 / 67. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#402C54 is a softly balanced violet that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Jagger (#3F2E4C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Grapevine (#43254F) and Cherry Pie (#372D52).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(64, 44, 84)), which gives #402C54 its character. If you plan to put text on a #402C54 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:67) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #402C54 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#402C54 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#402C54 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 #402C54

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

Scarlet Gum color link
Scarlet Gum

#4A2D57

Wicked color link
Wicked

#362F50

Jacarta color link
Jacarta

#3D325D

An color link
An

#3B2A60

Pukeko color link
Pukeko

#3A2860

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#402C54
  • RGB64, 44, 84
  • CMYK8, 16, 0, 67
  • CSSrgb(64, 44, 84)
  • HSL270°, 31%, 25%
  • HSL Precise270°, 31.25%, 25.098%
  • HSV270°, 48%, 33%
  • HSB270°, 48%, 33%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.329
  • GLSLvec3(0.251, 0.173, 0.329)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.251, 0.173, 0.329, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.251, 0.173, 0.329)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB32.9%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID402C54
  • DECIMAL ID4205652
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01