#405359 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #405359 is a gray-leaning cyan with a matte, inky quality. Its low saturation creates a serious, mysterious mood that suits technology, aerospace, and moody branding. Use this hex code as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with warm white or copper. White text reaches about 8.1:1 contrast here.
Questions about #405359
What is #405359 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #405359 is rgb(64, 83, 89), in HSL hsl(194, 16%, 30%) and in CMYK 28%, 7%, 0%, 65%.
Is #405359 a warm or cool color?
#405359 reads as a cool, gray-leaning cyan because its blue-green hue is muted by low saturation and a dark value, creating a serious, technical, and slightly mysterious mood rather than a warm or lively one.
What colors pair well with #405359?
#405359 pairs well with warm white for clean contrast and copper for a restrained, warm accent, balancing its cool, inky base without making the palette feel too bright or overly polished. Use the combination in interfaces, aerospace-inspired layouts, or moody branding.
Where can I use #405359 in a design?
#405359 works well as a supporting tone, dark UI background, navigation color, or editorial accent where a matte, low-saturation cyan adds depth without competing with the content or making the interface feel stark. Its light-on-dark contrast also supports readable headings and controls.
Is #405359 readable on white or black?
#405359 has a 8.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.59:1 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.