1. aqua-blues
2. neutral-muteds
3. Dark Navy

Color Dark Navy aqua-blue (#40495b):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Dark Navy aqua-blue (#40495b):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
aqua-blues

aqua-blues Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Dark Navy / #40495b

The HTML HEX code is #40495b. The corresponding color name is "Dark Navy". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 64%, Green (G): 73%, Blue (B): 91%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 30%, Magenta (M): 20%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 64%. In the HSL color space, #40495b has a hue of 220°, saturation of 17%, and lightness of 30%. The HSV representation is 220° for hue, 30% for saturation, and 36% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 31, a* (green to red) = 1, and b* (blue to yellow) = -12. The XYZ representation is X: 6, Y: 7, Z: 11. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2838, U (chrominance) = 0.0360, and V (chrominance) = -0.0288.

The decimal value of the color is 4213083. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333366. Variations of the colour are #6A7895 for a 20% lighter version and #15181E for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #40495b, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 12175 Kelvin (12175K).

The approximate wavelength of #40495b is around 480.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Dark Navy (Hex: #40495b): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #40495b, known as Dark Navy, resembles the stillness of a moonlit ocean at midnight. This rich shade of deep blue evokes a sense of tranquility and mystery. It is reminiscent of a vast expanse of cold, dark water that hides unseen wonders beneath its surface. Dark Navy can be compared to the velvety petals of an indigo-hued night-blooming flower, or the shadowy silhouette of a majestic mountain range against the night sky. Its allure lies in its ability to capture the essence of the unknown and draw us into a world of endless possibilities.

Tints and Shades of #40495b HEX color (Dark Navy)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #40495b, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #CFD2D6
• #A0A4AD
• #707784
• #40495b
• #303744
• #20252E
• #101217
• #000000

Tones of Dark Navy (#40495b HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #40495b, #5a5f6a is the less saturated color, while #40495b is the most saturated one.

• #5a5f6a
• #535a66
• #4d5462
• #464f5f
• #40495b
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #40495b;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #40495b; }

.text {color:#40495b;}

.background {background-color:#40495b;}

.border {border:1px solid #40495b;}