#404859 Color Information

Hex color code: #404859

#404859 is a neutral blue color. In RGB it is (64, 72, 89), and in HSL it is (221°, 16%, 30%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#404859

RGB

64, 72, 89

HSL

221°, 16%, 30%

CMYK

28%, 19%, 0%, 65%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #404859;
background-color: #404859;
border-color: #404859;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #404859;
border: 2px solid #404859;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#404859]
text-[#404859]
border-[#404859]
shadow-[0_0_10px_404859]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #404859, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #404859; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #404859; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #404859; background-color: #40485915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #40485920; border-left: 4px solid #404859; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #404859; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #404859 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

64, 72, 89

Red: 64 / Green: 72 / Blue: 89

HSL

221°, 16%, 30%

Hue: 221° / Saturation: 16% / Lightness: 30%

CMYK

28%, 19%, 0%, 65%

Cyan: 28% / Magenta: 19% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 65%

What color is #404859?

#404859 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

595140

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #404859 to RGB:

rgb(64, 72, 89)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #404859 to HSL:

hsl(221, 16%, 30%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #404859 to CMYK:

cmyk(28%, 19%, 0%, 65%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted blue tone, #404859 has RGB (64, 72, 89) and HSL (221°, 16%, 30%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #404859 is #595140, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #405459.

Use #404859 in CSS: color: #404859 or background-color: #404859. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #404859

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 2.29:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #404859?

#404859 is a muted blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #404859?

#404859 in RGB is (64, 72, 89) - 64 red, 72 green, and 89 blue.

How to use #404859 in CSS?

Use #404859 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #404859?

#595140 (complementary), #405459 (analogous), and #20242C (lighter shade) work well with #404859.