#4000FF HEX Color

#4000FFrgb(64, 0, 255)

About #4000FF

#4000FF (#4000FF) is a warm, mid, vivid purple tone with a hue of 255°, saturation of 100% and lightness of 50%. It works well for creative and premium brands and conveys a creative feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 7.89:1, while on black it reaches 2.66:1 — so prefer white text when using #4000FF as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#4000FF

RGBrgb(64, 0, 255)

HSLhsl(255°, 100%, 50%)

CMYKcmyk(75%, 100%, 0%, 0%)

CIELABLab(34.6, 80, -103.9)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

7.89:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

2.66:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #4000FF as a background, use white text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #4000FF;

color: #4000FF;

border: 2px solid #4000FF;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4000FF, #bfff00);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #4000ff;
  --color-primary-rgb: 64, 0, 255;
  --color-primary-hsl: 255, 100%, 50%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #4000FF?

Color #4000FF does not have an official CSS name. It is a warm, mid, vivid purple tone (HSL 255°, 100%, 50%).

Is #4000FF a warm or cool color?

#4000FF (#4000FF) is a warm color. With a hue of 255°, it falls in the purple family.

What colors go well with #4000FF?

Colors that pair well with #4000FF (#4000FF) include its complementary color (#BFFF00), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous purple tones for harmonious palettes.