#406080 Hex Color
Muted blue with serious depth
#406080 is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a serious, controlled mood without the weight of navy. Use it as a supporting tone or dark interface background for finance, technology, government, or healthcare. The hex code #406080 also supports readable white body text at about 6.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #406080
What is #406080 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #406080 is rgb(64, 96, 128), in HSL hsl(210, 33%, 38%) and in CMYK 50%, 25%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #406080?
Muted blue #406080 pairs well with warm off-white, rust, and burgundy, because those warmer notes add contrast while preserving its restrained, low-saturation character in interfaces, editorial layouts, and identity systems. Use the warmest partner sparingly for buttons, links, or small accents.
Where does #406080 work best in design?
#406080 works best as a supporting tone or dominant dark surface in security, finance, technology, and government design, where its cool gray cast communicates control without the visual intensity of a highly saturated blue. It suits dashboards, navigation panels, and large interface areas.
Is #406080 readable on white or black?
#406080 has a 6.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.20:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.