#40B5E2
Blue
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About #40B5E2 Blue
#40B5E2 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 64 red, 181 green, and 226 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 197°, saturation of 74%, and lightness of 57%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #40B5E2 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
197°
Hue
74%
Saturation
57%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #40B5E2 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #40B5E2 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#40B5E2 on White
Contrast Ratio2.35:1
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Aa#40B5E2 on Black
Contrast Ratio8.93:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #40B5E2 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #40B5E2 |
| RGB | rgb(64, 181, 226) |
| HSL | hsl(197, 74%, 57%) |
| RGB Decimal | 64, 181, 226 |
| RGB Percent | 25.1%, 71.0%, 88.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 72%, 20%, 0%, 11% |
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