analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#407E96 — Steel Blue
#407E96 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 197° 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.
#407e96
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #407E96
- f4f9fa
- d3e5ec
- b3d2de
- 92bed0
- 71abc2
- 5098b4
- 407d95
- 326274
- 244654
- 162a33
- 080f12
Color schemes using #407E96
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.
Nearby colors
#407E96 FAQ
What color is #407E96?
#407E96 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 197 degrees, 40% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #407E96?
#407E96 is rgb(64, 126, 150) in RGB, hsl(197, 40%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(57%, 16%, 0%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #407E96?
White text on this background reaches 4.52:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.64:1.
What colors go well with #407E96?
Its direct complement is #965940. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #964053 and #968340 gives you contrast without the vibration.