Information about #40393E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #40393E is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Desaturated and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(64, 57, 62) (25.1% red, 22.4% green, 24.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 3 / 1 / 75 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #40393E reads as a muted, almost neutral grey and carries a shadowy depth. 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 practically indistinguishable from Rockstar (#3D3A3C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Black Sheep (#3E393A) and Fuscous Grey (#3C3B3C).

In RGB terms — rgb(64, 57, 62) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 11.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.9:1. 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.

#40393E color variations

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#40393E 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 #40393E

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

Rockstar color link
Rockstar

#3D3A3C

Black Sheep color link
Black Sheep

#3E393A

Fuscous Grey color link
Fuscous Grey

#3C3B3C

Eclipse color link
Eclipse

#3F3939

Black Cat color link
Black Cat

#413839

Horoscope color link
Horoscope

#43373A

Baltic Sea color link
Baltic Sea

#3C3D3E

Iridium color link
Iridium

#3D3C3A

Xumo color link
Xumo

#413639

Ship Grey color link
Ship Grey

#3E3A44

Jon color link
Jon

#463D3E

Urban Legend color link
Urban Legend

#42333A

#40393E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#40393E
  • RGB64, 57, 62
  • CMYK0, 3, 1, 75
  • HSL317°, 6%, 24%
  • HSL Precise317.143°, 5.785%, 23.725%
  • HSV317°, 11%, 25%
  • HSB317°, 11%, 25%
  • HEX ID40393E
  • DECIMAL ID4208958
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB24.3%
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