#406F91 Color Information

Hex color code: #406F91

The hex color #406F91 is a gentle blue with RGB values of (64, 111, 145) and HSL of (205°, 39%, 41%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameSteel Blue
HEX
#406F91
RGB
64, 111, 145
HSL
205°, 39%, 41%
CMYK
56%, 23%, 0%, 43%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #406F91;
background-color: #406F91;
border-color: #406F91;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #406F91;
border: 2px solid #406F91;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#406F91]
text-[#406F91]
border-[#406F91]
shadow-[0_0_10px_406F91]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #406F91, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #406F91; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #406F91; 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 #406F91; background-color: #406F9115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #406F9120; border-left: 4px solid #406F91; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #406F91; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #406F91 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

64, 111, 145

Red: 64 / Green: 111 / Blue: 145

HSL

205°, 39%, 41%

Hue: 205° / Saturation: 39% / Lightness: 41%

CMYK

56%, 23%, 0%, 43%

Cyan: 56% / Magenta: 23% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 43%

What color is #406F91?

#406F91 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #406F91 to RGB:

rgb(64, 111, 145)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #406F91 to HSL:

hsl(205, 39%, 41%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #406F91 to CMYK:

cmyk(56%, 23%, 0%, 43%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle blue tone, #406F91 has RGB (64, 111, 145) and HSL (205°, 39%, 41%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #406F91 is #916240, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #40918B.

Use #406F91 in CSS: color: #406F91 or background-color: #406F91. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #406F91

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.90:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #406F91?

#406F91 is a gentle blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #406F91?

#406F91 in RGB is (64, 111, 145) - 64 red, 111 green, and 145 blue.

How to use #406F91 in CSS?

Use #406F91 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #406F91?

#916240 (complementary), #40918B (analogous), and #28475C (lighter shade) work well with #406F91.