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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#404E7D — Charcoal
#404E7D is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 226° 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.
#404e7d
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Tints and shades of #404E7D
- f5f6fa
- d6dbea
- b7bfda
- 98a4ca
- 7988ba
- 5a6daa
- 48588d
- 39456e
- 29314f
- 191e30
- 090b11
Color schemes using #404E7D
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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#404E7D FAQ
What color is #404E7D?
#404E7D is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 226 degrees, 32% saturation and 37% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #404E7D?
#404E7D is rgb(64, 78, 125) in RGB, hsl(226, 32%, 37%) in HSL, and cmyk(49%, 38%, 0%, 51%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #404E7D?
White text on this background reaches 8.06:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.6:1.
What colors go well with #404E7D?
Its direct complement is #7D6E40. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7D5040 and #6C7D40 gives you contrast without the vibration.