Color #400A4E
Color Code #400A4E
A precise look at this Purple color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.
PurpleVery dark
Color preview#400A4E
Conversions
Complete color values
Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.
HEX
#400A4ERGB
rgb(64, 10, 78)HSL
hsl(287.65 77.27% 17.25%)HSV
hsv(287.65 87.18% 30.59%)CMYKApproximate
17.95%, 87.18%, 0%, 69.41%Contrast report
Readability against white and black text
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Usage suggestions
Where can this color work?
This very dark Purple tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.
Use #400A4E for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.
Color harmony
Suggested palettes
Complementary palette
Analogous palette
Triadic palette
Monochrome scale
For designers and developers
CSS code example
.color-sample {
color: #400A4E;
background-color: #400A4E1A;
border-color: #400A4E;
}Frequently asked questions
What is the RGB value of #400A4E?
This color is RGB(64, 10, 78).
What is the HSL value of #400A4E?
Its value is HSL(287.65°, 77.27%, 17.25%).
Is #400A4E suitable for text?
Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.