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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#40A2E2 — Verdigris
#40A2E2 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 204° 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 #40A2E2
- f2f8fd
- c9e4f7
- a0d1f1
- 77bdeb
- 4ea9e5
- 2695df
- 1c7ab9
- 165f91
- 104568
- 092a3f
- 030f16
Color schemes using #40A2E2
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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#40A2E2 FAQ
What color is #40A2E2?
#40A2E2 is a shade of verdigris in the blue family. It has a hue of 204 degrees, 74% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #40A2E2?
#40A2E2 is rgb(64, 162, 226) in RGB, hsl(204, 74%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(72%, 28%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #40A2E2?
White text on this background reaches 2.81:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.48:1.
What colors go well with #40A2E2?
Its direct complement is #E28140. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E24050 and #E2D240 gives you contrast without the vibration.