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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#040CA4 — Navy
#040CA4 is a dark saturated blue sitting at 237° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#040ca4
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Tints and shades of #040CA4
- f0f1ff
- c2c5fd
- 959afc
- 676efb
- 3943fa
- 0b17f9
- 050fd0
- 040ca2
- 030974
- 020547
- 010219
Color schemes using #040CA4
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#040CA4 FAQ
What color is #040CA4?
#040CA4 is a shade of navy in the blue family. It has a hue of 237 degrees, 95% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #040CA4?
#040CA4 is rgb(4, 12, 164) in RGB, hsl(237, 95%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(98%, 93%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #040CA4?
White text on this background reaches 13.18:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.59:1.
What colors go well with #040CA4?
Its direct complement is #A49C04. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A44C04 and #5CA404 gives you contrast without the vibration.