Persian Blue - #0040D4 Color Information & Palettes
Comprehensive guide to the color Persian Blue including technical specifications, psychology, design implementations, and accessibility analysis.
HEX Code
#0040D4
RGB
rgb(0, 64, 212)
Color Conversion & Technical Specs
Color Space Values (RGB, CMYK, HSL, HSV, XYZ, Lab)
| Color Space | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #0040D4 |
| RGB | rgb(0, 64, 212) |
| HSL | hsl(222, 100%, 42%) |
| HSV | hsv(222, 100%, 83%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(100%, 70%, 0%, 17%) |
| XYZ | X: 0.1372, Y: 0.0842, Z: 0.6319 |
| Lab | L: 34.84, a: 43.14, b: -79.16 |
Digital & Web Representations
Web-Safe Version
#0033CC
Decimal Value
16596
Binary Value
000000000100000011010100
Octal Value
40324
Color Psychology & Meaning of Persian Blue
Emotional Associations
Blue is the most universally trusted color. It represents stability, loyalty, and wisdom. It's widely used in corporate and professional settings for its calming and trustworthy nature.
Trust
Stability
Wisdom
Loyalty
Calmness
Cultural Significance
Western
Represents trust, stability, and calmness. Widely used in corporate branding.
Eastern
In some cultures, associated with immortality and heaven.
Middle Eastern
Considered a protective color against the evil eye.
Color Harmonies & Pairings
complementary
#0040D4
#D69600
split Complementary
#0040D6
#D62B00
#ABD600
triadic
#0040D6
#D60040
#40D600
analogous
#00ABD6
#0040D6
#2B00D6
monochromatic
#FFFFFF
#99B8FF
#3370FF
#003DCC
#001F66
Design & Development Implementation
CSS & Web Styling Snippets
background
background-color: #0040d4;text
color: #0040d4;border
border: 2px solid #0040d4;boxShadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #0040d440;gradient
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0040d4, #0040d4cc);Mobile App Frameworks
Swift (iOS)
UIColor(red: 0.000, green: 0.251, blue: 0.831, alpha: 1.0)Kotlin (Android)
Color(0xFF0040D4)Flutter
Color(0xFF0040D4)Tailwind CSS Configuration
{
colors: {
'custom': '#0040d4',
}
}Accessibility & Contrast Analysis
WCAG 2.1 Compliance Check
On White Background
On Black Background
Persian Blue in the Real World
Famous Brand Usage
The color Persian Blue is used by leading brands and companies worldwide:
IBM
Samsung
Suggested UI Applications
Persian Blue is best used for:
Primary action buttons
Key UI elements
Call-to-action buttons
Alerts and notifications
Frequently Asked Questions about #0040D4
What is the closest name for #0040D4?
The closest color name for #0040D4 is Persian Blue. This name is derived from a comprehensive database of color names and is determined by calculating the closest RGB match.
How do I create a gradient with Persian Blue?
You can create a gradient using Persian Blue with CSS:
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0040d4, #0040d4cc);Is #0040D4 a warm or cool color?
Persian Blue is a cool color with a hue of 222°, making it calming and serene.
What are the CMYK values for Persian Blue?
The CMYK values for Persian Blue are: C: 100%, M: 70%, Y: 0%, K: 17%. These values are used for print design.