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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#405E91 — Cerulean
#405E91 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 218° 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 #405E91
- f4f7fa
- d4ddec
- b3c3de
- 93a9cf
- 728fc1
- 5175b3
- 416094
- 334a74
- 243553
- 162032
- 080b12
Color schemes using #405E91
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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#405E91 FAQ
What color is #405E91?
#405E91 is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 39% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #405E91?
#405E91 is rgb(64, 94, 145) in RGB, hsl(218, 39%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(56%, 35%, 0%, 43%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #405E91?
White text on this background reaches 6.51:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.23:1.
What colors go well with #405E91?
Its direct complement is #917340. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #914B40 and #869140 gives you contrast without the vibration.