#40478F Hex Color
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This cool, muted indigo carries a sense of mystery and serious intent. It works well in moody designs that require a grounded, stable background. With its dark and dusty appearance, the hex code #40478f provides a professional structure for creative projects. Artists choose this shade when they need a quiet, calm color for luxury branding or night sky themes.
Questions about #40478f
What is #40478f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #40478f is rgb(64, 71, 143), in HSL hsl(235, 38%, 41%) and in CMYK 55%, 50%, 0%, 44%.
What design styles pair best with this indigo?
This color excels in professional, moody designs that require a grounded and stable background. Its dusty appearance makes it an ideal choice for luxury branding, night sky themes, or any project needing a calm, serious, and sophisticated aesthetic.
Is this a warm or cool color?
It is a decidedly cool color, carrying the deep, reserved characteristics typical of dark blue and indigo tones. Because of its muted, dusty quality, it feels less aggressive than a vibrant navy while maintaining high levels of professional structure.
Is #40478f readable on white or black?
#40478f has a 8.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.51:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.