Waikawa Gray is a
cool medium color with the hex code #40608C.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
64, 96, 140 in digital design or CMYK 54%, 31%, 0%, 45% for print applications.
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Waikawa Gray
#40608C
Waikawa Gray color values
- HEX
- #40608C
- RGB
- 64, 96, 140
- HSL
- 215°, 37%, 40%
- CMYK
- 54, 31, 0, 45
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Waikawa Gray sits at 215° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 37% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.
In digital environments, Waikawa Gray is rendered as rgb(64, 96, 140), where the blue channel is highest at 140, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Waikawa Gray translates to a CMYK breakdown of 54C 31M 0Y 45K. With a moderate key (45%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Waikawa Gray
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #40608C;
--brand-primary-rgb: 64, 96, 140;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#40608C',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 54%
M: 31%
Y: 0%
K: 45%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(64, 96, 140)
rgba(64, 96, 140, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #40608C?
#40608C is Waikawa Gray, a cool medium color with RGB values of 64, 96, 140. It has a hue of 215°, 37%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #40608C?
The RGB color code for #40608C is rgb(64, 96, 140). This means it contains 64 red,
96 green, and 140 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Waikawa Gray a warm or cool color?
Waikawa Gray (#40608C) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #40608C in CSS?
You can use #40608C in CSS with:
background-color: #40608C; or color: #40608C; or as an RGB value: rgb(64, 96, 140). For print design, use CMYK: 54%, 31%, 0%, 45%.