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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#406F96 — Steel Blue
#406F96 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 207° 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 #406F96
- f4f8fa
- d3e1ec
- b3cbde
- 92b4d0
- 719ec2
- 5087b4
- 406f95
- 325674
- 243e54
- 162633
- 080d12
Color schemes using #406F96
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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#406F96 FAQ
What color is #406F96?
#406F96 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 207 degrees, 40% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #406F96?
#406F96 is rgb(64, 111, 150) in RGB, hsl(207, 40%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(57%, 26%, 0%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #406F96?
White text on this background reaches 5.34:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.93:1.
What colors go well with #406F96?
Its direct complement is #966740. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #964045 and #969240 gives you contrast without the vibration.