#406F96 Color Information

Hex color code: #406F96

A subtle blue shade, #406F96 appears as (64, 111, 150) in RGB and (207°, 40%, 42%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#406F96

RGB

64, 111, 150

HSL

207°, 40%, 42%

CMYK

57%, 26%, 0%, 41%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #406F96;
background-color: #406F96;
border-color: #406F96;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #406F96;
border: 2px solid #406F96;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#406F96]
text-[#406F96]
border-[#406F96]
shadow-[0_0_10px_406F96]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #406F96, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #406F96; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #406F96; 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 #406F96; background-color: #406F9615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #406F9620; border-left: 4px solid #406F96; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #406F96; }

Related Colors

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #406F96 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

64, 111, 150

Red: 64 / Green: 111 / Blue: 150

HSL

207°, 40%, 42%

Hue: 207° / Saturation: 40% / Lightness: 42%

CMYK

57%, 26%, 0%, 41%

Cyan: 57% / Magenta: 26% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 41%

What color is #406F96?

#406F96 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

966740

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #406F96 to RGB:

rgb(64, 111, 150)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #406F96 to HSL:

hsl(207, 40%, 42%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #406F96 to CMYK:

cmyk(57%, 26%, 0%, 41%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel blue tone, #406F96 has RGB (64, 111, 150) and HSL (207°, 40%, 42%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #406F96 is #966740, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #409692.

Use #406F96 in CSS: color: #406F96 or background-color: #406F96. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #406F96

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.93:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #406F96?

#406F96 is a pastel blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #406F96?

#406F96 in RGB is (64, 111, 150) - 64 red, 111 green, and 150 blue.

How to use #406F96 in CSS?

Use #406F96 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #406F96?

#966740 (complementary), #409692 (analogous), and #294860 (lighter shade) work well with #406F96.