Color #40967B Color / Colour Code #40967B
This page shows the hex color code for color #40967b (#40967B). The colour is a cyan tone with 40% saturation and 42% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #40967B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#40967B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 131, 161, and 191 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 161, 281, and 41 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #40967B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 161 and saturation at 40%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 161 to 206 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 161 with its complement at 341 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 #40967B
Lightness variations at hue 161 and 40% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #40967B
Design Use Cases for #40967B
Balanced UI Color
At 40% saturation, #40967B strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Primary Interface Color
At 42% lightness, #40967B is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Clarity & Technology
#40967B is in the cyan spectrum (hue 161). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #40967B (hue 161) to its complement at hue 341. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 191. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #40967b, #96405b);
CSS Code for #40967B
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About Color #40967B (#40967B)
#40967B is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 64 red, 150 green, and 123 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 161 degrees with 40% saturation and 42% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #40967B is 121/255 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 57% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow, and 41% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #40967B against white is 3.58:1 and against black is 5.87:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 5.87:1.
The complementary colour #96405B creates maximum visual tension when paired with #40967B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #409650 and #408696, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #40967B?
- #40967B is Color #40967B, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(64, 150, 123), HSL(161, 40%, 42%), and CMYK(57%, 0%, 18%, 41%). Its perceived brightness is 121/255.
- Is #40967B accessible for text?
- Against white, #40967B has a contrast ratio of 3.58:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.87:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #40967B?
- The complementary colour is #96405B (hue 341). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #409650 and #408696. The triadic palette adds #7B4096 and #967B40 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #40967B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #40967b; or rgb(64, 150, 123); or hsl(161, 40%, 42%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 161 40% 42%; 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.