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What color is 40159B?

The RGB color code for color number #40159B is RGB(64, 21, 155). In the RGB color model, #40159B has a red value of 64, a green value of 21, and a blue value of 155. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 58.7% cyan, 86.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 39.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 259.3° (degrees), 76.1 % saturation, and 34.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #40159B has a hue of 259.3° (degrees), 86.5 % saturation and 60.8 % brightness/value.



Color 40159B is cool or warm?

Color 40159B is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #40159B? (For interior and product design)

40159B has an LRV of nearly 4. By LRV value, it is a very dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#40159B

Light Color


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Is #40159B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 40159B meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #40159B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(64, 21, 155)
Red
64 (25.1%)
Green
21 (8.2%)
Blue
155 (60.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
58.71%
Magenta
86.45%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
39.22%

HSL

HSL(259.25deg, 76.1 %, 34.5 %)

Hue
259.25°
Saturation
76.14 %.
Lightness
34.51 %.

RYB

RYB(103, 77, 197)
Red
103 (40.3%)
Yellow
77 (30.4%)
Blue
197 (77.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
259.25°
Saturation
86.45 %.
Brightness / Value
60.78 %.

HWB

H: 259.25°

W: 8.24 %

B: 39.22 %

XYZ

X : 8.3

Y : 3.99

Z : 31.34

YXY

Y1 : 3.99

X : 0.19

Y2 : 0.09

CMY

C : 74.90%

M : 91.76%

Y : 39.22%


LRV

~ 4 %

Munsell Color System

8.1PB 2.2/17.5

CIE-Lab

L : 23.65

A : 50.92

B : -63.7

CIE-Lch

L : 23.65

C : 81.55

H : 308.64

CIE-Luv

L : 23.65

U : 2.09

V : -75.88

Hunter-Lab

L : 19.98

A : 39.17

B : -79.01






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #40159B


Here are the colors similar to 40159B. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#0014A8
Zaffre
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#4B0082
Indigo
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#120A8F
Ultramarine
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#32127A
Persian Indigo (Regimental)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 40159B.


#440099
PANTONE Violet C
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#33058D
PANTONE 2371 C
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#4E008E
PANTONE Medium Purple C
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#2E008B
PANTONE 2735 C
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)


Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag



#430098
Heroku Purple
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #40159B


Here are the paint colors similar to 40159B. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar

Hex color 40159B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #40159B to Valspar


#433267
Sumptuous Purple (4010-10)
ΔE - 12.58 (87.4% similar)
#293944
Pitch Cobalt (5010-2)
ΔE - 12.73 (87.3% similar)
#3D4281
Merlin's Robes (8001-47G)
ΔE - 13.10 (86.9% similar)
#22394A
Indigo Streamer (4010-4)
ΔE - 13.50 (86.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 40159B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #40159B to Sherwin Williams


#35454E
Gale Force (SW 7605)
ΔE - 12.86 (87.1% similar)
#23383F
Dark Night (SW 6237)
ΔE - 13.97 (86.0% similar)
#3E4B54
Sea Serpent (SW 7615)
ΔE - 14.31 (85.7% similar)
#314D58
Seaworthy (SW 7620)
ΔE - 14.83 (85.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 40159B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #40159B to PPG Paints


#334B58
Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7)
ΔE - 13.53 (86.5% similar)
#3B484F
Midnight Hour (PPG1038-7)
ΔE - 13.84 (86.2% similar)
#445056
High Salute (PPG1039-7)
ΔE - 15.43 (84.6% similar)
#5A4E88
Eggplant (PPG1247-7)
ΔE - 15.83 (84.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 40159B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #40159B to Benjamin Moore


#304656
Gentleman's Gray (2062-20)
ΔE - 13.57 (86.4% similar)
#233872
Blue (2066-10)
ΔE - 13.87 (86.1% similar)
#254455
Twilight (2058-10)
ΔE - 13.96 (86.0% similar)
#413D6D
Grape Gum (2068-20)
ΔE - 14.31 (85.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color 40159B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #40159B to Behr


#344D58
Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28)
ΔE - 14.15 (85.8% similar)
#38515D
Restless Sea (PPU13-20)
ΔE - 14.58 (85.4% similar)
#3E474C
Winter Way (PPU25-23)
ΔE - 15.39 (84.6% similar)
#365360
Opera Glasses (MQ5-24)
ΔE - 15.47 (84.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 40159B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #40159B to Dunn-Edwards


#4F467E
Fresh Eggplant (DE 5944)
ΔE - 14.31 (85.7% similar)
#3C4378
Cobalt (DEA 140)
ΔE - 14.54 (85.5% similar)
#40535D
Slate Wall (DE 5797)
ΔE - 14.63 (85.4% similar)
#43535E
Nightfall (DE 5804)
ΔE - 15.04 (85.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#40159B color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



40159B
Zaffre*

709B15
Light Aloe Green*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #40159B?

Color that best contrast with #40159B is #709B15, color name is Light Aloe Green*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #40159B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #40159B is #709B15, color name is Light Aloe Green*.





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