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Bossanova

#401C4A

Bossanova is a cool dark color with the hex code #401C4A. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 64, 28, 74 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 62%, 0%, 71% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Bossanova color values

HEX
#401C4A
RGB
64, 28, 74
HSL
287°, 45%, 20%
CMYK
14, 62, 0, 71

About this color

Bossanova sits at 287° on the color wheel with 45% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 45% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Bossanova is rendered as rgb(64, 28, 74), where the blue channel is highest at 74, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Bossanova translates to a CMYK breakdown of 14C 62M 0Y 71K. A substantial black component (71%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Bossanova

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #401C4A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 64, 28, 74;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#401C4A',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 14%
M: 62%
Y: 0%
K: 71%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(64, 28, 74)
rgba(64, 28, 74, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 287° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #401C4A?
#401C4A is Bossanova, a cool dark color with RGB values of 64, 28, 74. It has a hue of 287°, 45% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #401C4A?
The RGB color code for #401C4A is rgb(64, 28, 74). This means it contains 64 red, 28 green, and 74 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Bossanova a warm or cool color?
Bossanova (#401C4A) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #401C4A in CSS?
You can use #401C4A in CSS with: background-color: #401C4A; or color: #401C4A; or as an RGB value: rgb(64, 28, 74). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 62%, 0%, 71%.