#404E72 Color Information

Hex color code: #404E72

A subtle blue shade, #404E72 appears as (64, 78, 114) in RGB and (223°, 28%, 35%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:

Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#404E72

RGB

64, 78, 114

HSL

223°, 28%, 35%

CMYK

44%, 32%, 0%, 55%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #404E72;
background-color: #404E72;
border-color: #404E72;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #404E72;
border: 2px solid #404E72;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#404E72]
text-[#404E72]
border-[#404E72]
shadow-[0_0_10px_404E72]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #404E72, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #404E72; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #404E72; 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 #404E72; background-color: #404E7215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #404E7220; border-left: 4px solid #404E72; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #404E72; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #404E72 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

64, 78, 114

Red: 64 / Green: 78 / Blue: 114

HSL

223°, 28%, 35%

Hue: 223° / Saturation: 28% / Lightness: 35%

CMYK

44%, 32%, 0%, 55%

Cyan: 44% / Magenta: 32% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 55%

What color is #404E72?

#404E72 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

726440

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #404E72 to RGB:

rgb(64, 78, 114)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #404E72 to HSL:

hsl(223, 28%, 35%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #404E72 to CMYK:

cmyk(44%, 32%, 0%, 55%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate blue tone, #404E72 has RGB (64, 78, 114) and HSL (223°, 28%, 35%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #404E72 is #726440, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #406772.

Use #404E72 in CSS: color: #404E72 or background-color: #404E72. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #404E72

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.55:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #404E72?

#404E72 is a delicate blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #404E72?

#404E72 in RGB is (64, 78, 114) - 64 red, 78 green, and 114 blue.

How to use #404E72 in CSS?

Use #404E72 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #404E72?

#726440 (complementary), #406772 (analogous), and #252D41 (lighter shade) work well with #404E72.