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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#405B7D — Charcoal
#405B7D is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 213° 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.
#405b7d
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Tints and shades of #405B7D
- f5f7fa
- d6dfea
- b7c7da
- 98aeca
- 7996ba
- 5a7eaa
- 48678d
- 39506e
- 293a4f
- 192330
- 090c11
Color schemes using #405B7D
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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#405B7D FAQ
What color is #405B7D?
#405B7D is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 213 degrees, 32% saturation and 37% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #405B7D?
#405B7D is rgb(64, 91, 125) in RGB, hsl(213, 32%, 37%) in HSL, and cmyk(49%, 27%, 0%, 51%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #405B7D?
White text on this background reaches 6.98:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.01:1.
What colors go well with #405B7D?
Its direct complement is #7D6140. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7D4340 and #7A7D40 gives you contrast without the vibration.