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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#40507D — Charcoal
#40507D is a mid-tone 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.
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Tints and shades of #40507D
- f5f6fa
- d6dbea
- b7c0da
- 98a5ca
- 798aba
- 5a6faa
- 485b8d
- 39476e
- 29334f
- 191f30
- 090b11
Color schemes using #40507D
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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#40507D FAQ
What color is #40507D?
#40507D is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 224 degrees, 32% saturation and 37% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #40507D?
#40507D is rgb(64, 80, 125) in RGB, hsl(224, 32%, 37%) in HSL, and cmyk(49%, 36%, 0%, 51%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #40507D?
White text on this background reaches 7.89:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.66:1.
What colors go well with #40507D?
Its direct complement is #7D6C40. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7D4E40 and #6E7D40 gives you contrast without the vibration.