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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#404E54 — Charcoal
#404E54 is a dark desaturated blue sitting at 198° 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 #404E54
- f6f8f8
- dce2e4
- c1cbd0
- a6b5bc
- 8b9fa8
- 718994
- 5c717a
- 47585f
- 333f44
- 1f2629
- 0b0d0f
Color schemes using #404E54
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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#404E54 FAQ
What color is #404E54?
#404E54 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 198 degrees, 14% saturation and 29% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #404E54?
#404E54 is rgb(64, 78, 84) in RGB, hsl(198, 14%, 29%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 7%, 0%, 67%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #404E54?
White text on this background reaches 8.62:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.44:1.
What colors go well with #404E54?
Its direct complement is #544640. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #544044 and #545040 gives you contrast without the vibration.