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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#40457D — Charcoal
#40457D is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 235° 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 #40457D
- f5f5fa
- d6d8ea
- b7bada
- 989cca
- 797eba
- 5a61aa
- 484e8d
- 393d6e
- 292c4f
- 191b30
- 090911
Color schemes using #40457D
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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#40457D FAQ
What color is #40457D?
#40457D is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 235 degrees, 32% saturation and 37% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #40457D?
#40457D is rgb(64, 69, 125) in RGB, hsl(235, 32%, 37%) in HSL, and cmyk(49%, 45%, 0%, 51%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #40457D?
White text on this background reaches 8.88:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.37:1.
What colors go well with #40457D?
Its direct complement is #7D7840. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7D5940 and #637D40 gives you contrast without the vibration.