Color #401178 Color / Colour Code #401178
This page shows the hex color code for color #401178 (#401178). The colour is a purple tone with 75% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #401178 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#401178 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 237, 267, and 297 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 267, 27, and 147 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #401178
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 267 and saturation at 75%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 267 to 312 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 267 with its complement at 87 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #401178
Lightness variations at hue 267 and 75% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #401178
Design Use Cases for #401178
Vibrant Brand Color
#401178 has a strong 75% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#401178 at 27% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its purple character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#401178 falls in the purple spectrum (hue 267). Purple communicates creativity, wisdom, and luxury. It is effective for premium product highlights, creative portfolio accents, meditation app interfaces, and rewards program branding. Purple occupies a unique space between the energy of red and the calm of blue.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #401178 (hue 267) to its complement at hue 87. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 297. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #401178, #4a7811);
CSS Code for #401178
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Colors visually similar to #401178 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #401178 (#401178)
#401178 is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 64 red, 17 green, and 120 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 267 degrees with 75% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #401178 is 43/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 47% cyan, 86% magenta, 0% yellow, and 53% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #401178 against white is 13.38:1 and against black is 1.57:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #4A7811 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #401178. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #111678 and #731178, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #401178
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #401178?
- #401178 is Color #401178, a purple color (colour) with RGB(64, 17, 120), HSL(267, 75%, 27%), and CMYK(47%, 86%, 0%, 53%). Its perceived brightness is 43/255.
- Is #401178 accessible for text?
- Against white, #401178 has a contrast ratio of 13.38:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.57:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #401178?
- The complementary colour is #4A7811 (hue 87). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #111678 and #731178. The triadic palette adds #784011 and #117840 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #401178 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #401178; or rgb(64, 17, 120); or hsl(267, 75%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 267 75% 27%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.