analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#404B6A — Charcoal
#404B6A is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 224° 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.
#404b6a
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Tints and shades of #404B6A
- f5f6f9
- d8dce8
- bbc2d6
- 9da8c4
- 808eb3
- 6373a1
- 505e85
- 3e4968
- 2d354b
- 1b202d
- 0a0b10
Color schemes using #404B6A
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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#404B6A FAQ
What color is #404B6A?
#404B6A is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 224 degrees, 25% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #404B6A?
#404B6A is rgb(64, 75, 106) in RGB, hsl(224, 25%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(40%, 29%, 0%, 58%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #404B6A?
White text on this background reaches 8.63:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.43:1.
What colors go well with #404B6A?
Its direct complement is #695E3F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #69493F and #5F693F gives you contrast without the vibration.