#406872 Color Information

Hex color code: #406872

A subtle cyan shade, #406872 appears as (64, 104, 114) in RGB and (192°, 28%, 35%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:
Color NameDark Slate Gray
HEX
#406872
RGB
64, 104, 114
HSL
192°, 28%, 35%
CMYK
44%, 9%, 0%, 55%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #406872;
background-color: #406872;
border-color: #406872;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #406872;
border: 2px solid #406872;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#406872]
text-[#406872]
border-[#406872]
shadow-[0_0_10px_406872]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #406872, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #406872; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #406872; 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 #406872; background-color: #40687215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #40687220; border-left: 4px solid #406872; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #406872; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #406872 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

64, 104, 114

Red: 64 / Green: 104 / Blue: 114

HSL

192°, 28%, 35%

Hue: 192° / Saturation: 28% / Lightness: 35%

CMYK

44%, 9%, 0%, 55%

Cyan: 44% / Magenta: 9% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 55%

What color is #406872?

#406872 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #406872 to RGB:

rgb(64, 104, 114)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #406872 to HSL:

hsl(192, 28%, 35%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #406872 to CMYK:

cmyk(44%, 9%, 0%, 55%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#406872 is a pastel cyan color with RGB values of 64, 104, 114 and HSL of 192°, 28%, 35%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #406872 is #724A40, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #407263.

Use #406872 in CSS: color: #406872 or background-color: #406872. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #406872

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.44:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #406872?

#406872 is a pastel cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #406872?

#406872 in RGB is (64, 104, 114) - 64 red, 104 green, and 114 blue.

How to use #406872 in CSS?

Use #406872 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #406872?

#724A40 (complementary), #407263 (analogous), and #253C41 (lighter shade) work well with #406872.