#406796 Color Information

Hex color code: #406796

The hex color #406796 is a subtle blue with RGB values of (64, 103, 150) and HSL of (213°, 40%, 42%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#406796

RGB

64, 103, 150

HSL

213°, 40%, 42%

CMYK

57%, 31%, 0%, 41%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #406796;
background-color: #406796;
border-color: #406796;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #406796;
border: 2px solid #406796;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#406796]
text-[#406796]
border-[#406796]
shadow-[0_0_10px_406796]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #406796, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #406796; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #406796; 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 #406796; background-color: #40679615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #40679620; border-left: 4px solid #406796; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #406796; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #406796 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

64, 103, 150

Red: 64 / Green: 103 / Blue: 150

HSL

213°, 40%, 42%

Hue: 213° / Saturation: 40% / Lightness: 42%

CMYK

57%, 31%, 0%, 41%

Cyan: 57% / Magenta: 31% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 41%

What color is #406796?

#406796 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

966F40

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #406796 to RGB:

rgb(64, 103, 150)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #406796 to HSL:

hsl(213, 40%, 42%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #406796 to CMYK:

cmyk(57%, 31%, 0%, 41%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#406796 is a soft blue color with RGB values of 64, 103, 150 and HSL of 213°, 40%, 42%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #406796 is #966F40, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #409296.

Use #406796 in CSS: color: #406796 or background-color: #406796. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #406796

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.60:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #406796?

#406796 is a soft blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #406796?

#406796 in RGB is (64, 103, 150) - 64 red, 103 green, and 150 blue.

How to use #406796 in CSS?

Use #406796 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #406796?

#966F40 (complementary), #409296 (analogous), and #294260 (lighter shade) work well with #406796.