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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#40557D — Charcoal
#40557D is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 219° 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 #40557D
- f5f7fa
- d6ddea
- b7c3da
- 98a9ca
- 7990ba
- 5a76aa
- 48608d
- 394b6e
- 29364f
- 192130
- 090c11
Color schemes using #40557D
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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#40557D FAQ
What color is #40557D?
#40557D is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 219 degrees, 32% saturation and 37% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #40557D?
#40557D is rgb(64, 85, 125) in RGB, hsl(219, 32%, 37%) in HSL, and cmyk(49%, 32%, 0%, 51%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #40557D?
White text on this background reaches 7.46:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.81:1.
What colors go well with #40557D?
Its direct complement is #7D6740. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7D4940 and #737D40 gives you contrast without the vibration.