#40557C Hex Color
Muted blue with a serious edge
Dark blue gray, heavily muted. The hex code #40557c reads matte and a little gloomy, with enough blue to stay legible where true grays go flat. Use it as a supporting base or dark UI background rather than a hero accent. White text hits about 7.5:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. It pairs well with warm brass or burgundy.
Questions about #40557c
What is #40557c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #40557c is rgb(64, 85, 124), in HSL hsl(219, 32%, 37%) and in CMYK 48%, 31%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #40557c?
Warm tones like burgundy, brass, and muted terracotta lift its coolness and stop it from reading flat. For a quieter palette, pair it with stone gray or soft off-white neutrals.
Is #40557c readable on white or black?
#40557c has a 7.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.80:1 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.