#4040B0
Blue
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About #4040B0 Blue
#4040B0 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 64 red, 64 green, and 176 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 240°, saturation of 47%, and lightness of 47%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #4040B0 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
240°
Hue
47%
Saturation
47%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #4040B0 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #4040B0 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#4040B0 on White
Contrast Ratio8.14:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#4040B0 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.58:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #4040B0 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #4040B0 |
| RGB | rgb(64, 64, 176) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 47%, 47%) |
| RGB Decimal | 64, 64, 176 |
| RGB Percent | 25.1%, 25.1%, 69.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 64%, 64%, 0%, 31% |
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