Information about #40738D color

#40738D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #40738D is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(64, 115, 141) (25.1% red, 45.1% green, 55.3% blue), or CMYK 30 / 10 / 0 / 45 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#40738D is a softly balanced steel-blue azure that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Calypso (#3D7188). Nearby in the Register you will also find Jelly Bean Blue (#44798E) and Norwester (#48798A).

The recipe behind #40738D is rgb(64, 115, 141), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #40738D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.1:1. #40738D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#40738D color variations

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

#40738D 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 #40738D

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

Calypso color link
Calypso

#3D7188

Norwester color link
Norwester

#48798A

Teal Blue color link
Teal Blue

#367588

Queen Blue color link
Queen Blue

#436B95

Wavelength color link
Wavelength

#3C6886

Wedgewood color link
Wedgewood

#4C6B88

Paradiso color link
Paradiso

#488084

Quantum Leap color link
Quantum Leap

#4F698B

Antique Blue color link
Antique Blue

#4E7B96

Muted Blue color link
Muted Blue

#3B719F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#40738D
  • RGB64, 115, 141
  • CMYK30, 10, 0, 45
  • CSSrgb(64, 115, 141)
  • HSL200°, 38%, 40%
  • HSL Precise200.26°, 37.561%, 40.196%
  • HSV200°, 55%, 55%
  • HSB200°, 55%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.451
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • GLSLvec3(0.251, 0.451, 0.553)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.251, 0.451, 0.553, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.251, 0.451, 0.553)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB45.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.3%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID40738D
  • DECIMAL ID4223885
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01