analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#40617D — Charcoal
#40617D is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 208° 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 #40617D
- f5f8fa
- d6e1ea
- b7cada
- 98b3ca
- 799cba
- 5a85aa
- 486d8d
- 39556e
- 293d4f
- 192530
- 090d11
Color schemes using #40617D
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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#40617D FAQ
What color is #40617D?
#40617D is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 208 degrees, 32% saturation and 37% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #40617D?
#40617D is rgb(64, 97, 125) in RGB, hsl(208, 32%, 37%) in HSL, and cmyk(49%, 22%, 0%, 51%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #40617D?
White text on this background reaches 6.51:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.22:1.
What colors go well with #40617D?
Its direct complement is #7D5C40. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7D4042 and #7D7B40 gives you contrast without the vibration.