#40A5C9
Blue
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About #40A5C9 Blue
#40A5C9 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 64 red, 165 green, and 201 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 196°, saturation of 56%, and lightness of 52%.
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 #40A5C9 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
196°
Hue
56%
Saturation
52%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #40A5C9 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #40A5C9 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#40A5C9 on White
Contrast Ratio2.82:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#40A5C9 on Black
Contrast Ratio7.44:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #40A5C9 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #40A5C9 |
| RGB | rgb(64, 165, 201) |
| HSL | hsl(196, 56%, 52%) |
| RGB Decimal | 64, 165, 201 |
| RGB Percent | 25.1%, 64.7%, 78.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 68%, 18%, 0%, 21% |
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