#040C38
Dark Blue
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About #040C38 Dark Blue
#040C38 is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 4 red, 12 green, and 56 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 231°, saturation of 87%, and lightness of 12%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
231°
Hue
87%
Saturation
12%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #040C38 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #040C38 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#040C38 on White
Contrast Ratio18.84:1
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Aa#040C38 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.11:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #040C38 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #040C38 |
| RGB | rgb(4, 12, 56) |
| HSL | hsl(231, 87%, 12%) |
| RGB Decimal | 4, 12, 56 |
| RGB Percent | 1.6%, 4.7%, 22.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 93%, 79%, 0%, 78% |
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