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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#40668A — Steel Blue
#40668A is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 209° 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 #40668A
- f5f7fa
- d4e0eb
- b4c9dd
- 94b2ce
- 749bbf
- 5484b0
- 436c92
- 345472
- 263c52
- 172532
- 080d11
Color schemes using #40668A
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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#40668A FAQ
What color is #40668A?
#40668A is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 209 degrees, 37% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #40668A?
#40668A is rgb(64, 102, 138) in RGB, hsl(209, 37%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(54%, 26%, 0%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #40668A?
White text on this background reaches 6.02:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.49:1.
What colors go well with #40668A?
Its direct complement is #8C6540. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8C4042 and #8C8A40 gives you contrast without the vibration.