#40A8C4
Blue
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About #40A8C4 Blue
#40A8C4 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 64 red, 168 green, and 196 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 193°, saturation of 53%, and lightness of 51%.
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 #40A8C4 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
193°
Hue
53%
Saturation
51%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #40A8C4 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #40A8C4 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#40A8C4 on White
Contrast Ratio2.76:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#40A8C4 on Black
Contrast Ratio7.62:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #40A8C4 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #40A8C4 |
| RGB | rgb(64, 168, 196) |
| HSL | hsl(193, 53%, 51%) |
| RGB Decimal | 64, 168, 196 |
| RGB Percent | 25.1%, 65.9%, 76.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 67%, 14%, 0%, 23% |
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