#40748C Color Information

Hex color code: #40748C

#40748C is a gentle blue color. In RGB it is (64, 116, 140), and in HSL it is (199°, 37%, 40%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#40748C

RGB

64, 116, 140

HSL

199°, 37%, 40%

CMYK

54%, 17%, 0%, 45%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #40748C;
background-color: #40748C;
border-color: #40748C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #40748C;
border: 2px solid #40748C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#40748C]
text-[#40748C]
border-[#40748C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_40748C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #40748C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #40748C; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #40748C; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #40748C; background-color: #40748C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #40748C20; border-left: 4px solid #40748C; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #40748C; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #40748C in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

64, 116, 140

Red: 64 / Green: 116 / Blue: 140

HSL

199°, 37%, 40%

Hue: 199° / Saturation: 37% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

54%, 17%, 0%, 45%

Cyan: 54% / Magenta: 17% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 45%

What color is #40748C?

#40748C is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8C5840

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #40748C to RGB:

rgb(64, 116, 140)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #40748C to HSL:

hsl(199, 37%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #40748C to CMYK:

cmyk(54%, 17%, 0%, 45%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#40748C is a pastel blue color with RGB values of 64, 116, 140 and HSL of 199°, 37%, 40%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #40748C is #8C5840, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #408C7E.

Use #40748C in CSS: color: #40748C or background-color: #40748C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #40748C

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.09:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #40748C?

#40748C is a pastel blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #40748C?

#40748C in RGB is (64, 116, 140) - 64 red, 116 green, and 140 blue.

How to use #40748C in CSS?

Use #40748C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #40748C?

#8C5840 (complementary), #408C7E (analogous), and #284857 (lighter shade) work well with #40748C.