#404953 Color Information

Hex color code: #404953

The hex color #404953 is a subtle blue with RGB values of (64, 73, 83) and HSL of (212°, 13%, 29%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#404953

RGB

64, 73, 83

HSL

212°, 13%, 29%

CMYK

23%, 12%, 0%, 67%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #404953;
background-color: #404953;
border-color: #404953;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #404953;
border: 2px solid #404953;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#404953]
text-[#404953]
border-[#404953]
shadow-[0_0_10px_404953]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #404953, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #404953; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #404953; 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 #404953; background-color: #40495315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #40495320; border-left: 4px solid #404953; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #404953; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #404953 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

64, 73, 83

Red: 64 / Green: 73 / Blue: 83

HSL

212°, 13%, 29%

Hue: 212° / Saturation: 13% / Lightness: 29%

CMYK

23%, 12%, 0%, 67%

Cyan: 23% / Magenta: 12% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 67%

What color is #404953?

#404953 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

544B40

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #404953 to RGB:

rgb(64, 73, 83)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #404953 to HSL:

hsl(212, 13%, 29%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #404953 to CMYK:

cmyk(23%, 12%, 0%, 67%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted blue tone, #404953 has RGB (64, 73, 83) and HSL (212°, 13%, 29%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #404953 is #544B40, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #405354.

Use #404953 in CSS: color: #404953 or background-color: #404953. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #404953

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.30:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #404953?

#404953 is a muted blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #404953?

#404953 in RGB is (64, 73, 83) - 64 red, 73 green, and 83 blue.

How to use #404953 in CSS?

Use #404953 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #404953?

#544B40 (complementary), #405354 (analogous), and #1F2328 (lighter shade) work well with #404953.