#40495B Hex Color
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This dusty, inky blue feels restrained and mature, thanks to its high grey content. Because #40495b is so muted and dark, it functions best as a grounding background element rather than a bright accent. It pairs beautifully with soft, desaturated creams or sharp white text for high readability. Use this hex code when you need a professional, reliable foundation for tech or financial interfaces.
Questions about Dark Navy
What is the hex code for Dark Navy?
Dark Navy is #40495b. In RGB that is rgb(64, 73, 91), in HSL hsl(220, 17%, 30%) and in CMYK 30%, 20%, 0%, 64%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with the #40495b Dark Navy?
This color acts as a solid anchor, so it works best alongside soft, desaturated creams or crisp off-white text to maintain high readability. If you need an accent, try pairing it with a warm terracotta or a muted gold for a sophisticated, balanced contrast.
Is Dark Navy readable on white or black?
Dark Navy has a 9.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.32:1 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.