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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#404454 — Graphite
#404454 is a dark desaturated blue sitting at 228° 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.
#404454
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Tints and shades of #404454
- f6f7f8
- dcdde4
- c1c4d0
- a6aabc
- 8b91a8
- 717894
- 5c627a
- 474c5f
- 333744
- 1f2129
- 0b0c0f
Color schemes using #404454
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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#404454 FAQ
What color is #404454?
#404454 is a shade of graphite in the blue family. It has a hue of 228 degrees, 14% saturation and 29% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #404454?
#404454 is rgb(64, 68, 84) in RGB, hsl(228, 14%, 29%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 19%, 0%, 67%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #404454?
White text on this background reaches 9.66:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.17:1.
What colors go well with #404454?
Its direct complement is #545040. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #544640 and #4E5440 gives you contrast without the vibration.