1. cyans
2. neutrals
3. Modal Blue

Color Modal Blue cyan (#40a6ac):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Modal Blue cyan (#40a6ac):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
cyans

cyans Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Modal Blue / #40a6ac

The HTML HEX code is #40a6ac. The corresponding color name is "Modal Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 64%, Green (G): 166%, Blue (B): 172%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 63%, Magenta (M): 3%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 33%. In the HSL color space, #40a6ac has a hue of 183°, saturation of 46%, and lightness of 46%. The HSV representation is 183° for hue, 63% for saturation, and 67% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 63, a* (green to red) = -27, and b* (blue to yellow) = -12. The XYZ representation is X: 23, Y: 31, Z: 44. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5341, U (chrominance) = 0.0691, and V (chrominance) = -0.2484.

The decimal value of the color is 4236972. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #339999. Variations of the colour are #80CCD0 for a 20% lighter version and #245E61 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #40a6ac, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 12493 Kelvin (12493K).

The approximate wavelength of #40a6ac is around 498.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Modal Blue (Hex: #40a6ac): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Modal Blue (#40a6ac) bears a striking resemblance to the color of the Mediterranean Sea, evoking thoughts of coastal serenity and tranquility. The color exudes a sense of refreshing coolness, reminiscent of a calm ocean breeze on a sunny day. It shares similarities with the hues found in the feathers of the Malachite Kingfisher, known for its vibrant plumage. Like the interplay of sunlight on the waters surface, Modal Blue possesses an inherent shimmer and depth, captivating observers with its watery allure.

Tints and Shades of #40a6ac HEX color (Modal Blue)

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 #40a6ac, 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
• #CFE9EA
• #A0D3D6
• #70BCC1
• #40a6ac
• #307D81
• #205356
• #102A2B
• #000000

Tones of Modal Blue (#40a6ac HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #40a6ac, #5a979a is the less saturated color, while #40a6ac is the most saturated one.

• #5a979a
• #539b9f
• #4d9ea3
• #46a2a8
• #40a6ac
• #394041
• #2d3637
• #212b2c
• #152122

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #40a6ac;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #40a6ac; }

.text {color:#40a6ac;}

.background {background-color:#40a6ac;}

.border {border:1px solid #40a6ac;}