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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#406BE2 — Slate Blue
#406BE2 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 224° 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 #406BE2
- f2f5fd
- c9d5f7
- a0b6f1
- 7796eb
- 4e76e5
- 2657df
- 1c46b9
- 163691
- 102768
- 09183f
- 030816
Color schemes using #406BE2
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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#406BE2 FAQ
What color is #406BE2?
#406BE2 is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 224 degrees, 74% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #406BE2?
#406BE2 is rgb(64, 107, 226) in RGB, hsl(224, 74%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(72%, 53%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #406BE2?
White text on this background reaches 4.75:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.42:1.
What colors go well with #406BE2?
Its direct complement is #E2B740. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E26640 and #BDE240 gives you contrast without the vibration.