#06406D Hex Color
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#06406d is a dark, muted blue with a cool, slightly gray undertone and a serious, dependable mood. This navy-leaning shade suits security, finance, technology, and formal branding, especially as a dominant background with light type. The hex code #06406d supports clear white text at about 10.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #06406d
What is #06406d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #06406d is rgb(6, 64, 109), in HSL hsl(206, 90%, 23%) and in CMYK 94%, 41%, 0%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #06406d?
#06406d pairs well with burgundy, warm ivory, and muted copper because those warmer accents add contrast without breaking its formal, restrained character. Use them sparingly in buttons, rules, or small highlights while letting the blue carry the structure.
Is #06406d readable on white or black?
#06406d has a 10.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.96:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.