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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#040ECD — Cobalt
#040ECD is a mid-tone 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.
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Tints and shades of #040ECD
- f0f1ff
- c2c5fe
- 9499fd
- 666efc
- 3842fb
- 0a16fa
- 040ed1
- 030ba3
- 020875
- 010547
- 010219
Color schemes using #040ECD
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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#040ECD FAQ
What color is #040ECD?
#040ECD is a shade of cobalt in the blue family. It has a hue of 237 degrees, 96% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #040ECD?
#040ECD is rgb(4, 14, 205) in RGB, hsl(237, 96%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(98%, 93%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #040ECD?
White text on this background reaches 10.77:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.95:1.
What colors go well with #040ECD?
Its direct complement is #CDC304. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CD5F04 and #73CD04 gives you contrast without the vibration.