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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#405396 — Cerulean
#405396 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 227° 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 #405396
- f4f6fa
- d3d9ec
- b3bcde
- 929fd0
- 7183c2
- 5066b4
- 405295
- 324074
- 242e54
- 161c33
- 080a12
Color schemes using #405396
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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#405396 FAQ
What color is #405396?
#405396 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 227 degrees, 40% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #405396?
#405396 is rgb(64, 83, 150) in RGB, hsl(227, 40%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(57%, 45%, 0%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #405396?
White text on this background reaches 7.25:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.9:1.
What colors go well with #405396?
Its direct complement is #968340. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #965940 and #7E9640 gives you contrast without the vibration.