#405180 Hex Color
A cool, composed blue with depth
Muted and moderately dark, #405180 is a cool blue with gray and slightly violet undertones. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, controlled feel without the weight of navy. Use it as a supporting tone for finance, security, or government branding, pairing it with burgundy or warm ivory. White text has about 7.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #405180.
Questions about #405180
What is #405180 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #405180 is rgb(64, 81, 128), in HSL hsl(224, 33%, 38%) and in CMYK 50%, 37%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #405180?
Pair #405180 with warm ivory, burgundy, or muted gray to soften its cool, controlled character; burgundy adds contrast, while warm ivory creates a more welcoming interface without losing its professional feel.
Is #405180 a warm or cool color?
#405180 reads as a cool blue because its gray base is paired with a slight violet undertone, giving it a restrained, serious mood rather than the energy of a brighter or warmer blue.
Is #405180 readable on white or black?
#405180 has a 7.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.70:1 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.