#406FB5 Color Information

Hex color code: #406FB5

#406FB5 is a subtle blue color. In RGB it is (64, 111, 181), and in HSL it is (216°, 48%, 48%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#406FB5

RGB

64, 111, 181

HSL

216°, 48%, 48%

CMYK

65%, 39%, 0%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #406FB5;
background-color: #406FB5;
border-color: #406FB5;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #406FB5;
border: 2px solid #406FB5;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#406FB5]
text-[#406FB5]
border-[#406FB5]
shadow-[0_0_10px_406FB5]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #406FB5, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #406FB5; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #406FB5; 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 #406FB5; background-color: #406FB515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #406FB520; border-left: 4px solid #406FB5; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #406FB5; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #406FB5 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

64, 111, 181

Red: 64 / Green: 111 / Blue: 181

HSL

216°, 48%, 48%

Hue: 216° / Saturation: 48% / Lightness: 48%

CMYK

65%, 39%, 0%, 29%

Cyan: 65% / Magenta: 39% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 29%

What color is #406FB5?

#406FB5 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B58640

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #406FB5 to RGB:

rgb(64, 111, 181)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #406FB5 to HSL:

hsl(216, 48%, 48%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #406FB5 to CMYK:

cmyk(65%, 39%, 0%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle blue tone, #406FB5 has RGB (64, 111, 181) and HSL (216°, 48%, 48%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #406FB5 is #B58640, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #40A9B5.

Use #406FB5 in CSS: color: #406FB5 or background-color: #406FB5. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #406FB5

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.16:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #406FB5?

#406FB5 is a subtle blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #406FB5?

#406FB5 in RGB is (64, 111, 181) - 64 red, 111 green, and 181 blue.

How to use #406FB5 in CSS?

Use #406FB5 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #406FB5?

#B58640 (complementary), #40A9B5 (analogous), and #2C4C7D (lighter shade) work well with #406FB5.