#40282A

The hexadecimal color code #40282A is a very dark, muted shade of Red (known as darkslategray). In the RGB color model, #40282A is comprised of 64 red, 40 green, and 42 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 355 degrees, a saturation of 23%, and a lightness of 20%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 403 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create muted Red atmospheres. Designers searching for Red color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #40282A.