#406EAE Hex Color
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This mid-tone blue strikes a balance between professional and approachable. Because of its moderate saturation, #406eae works well as a dependable base color for corporate identities or tech interfaces. It provides sufficient contrast for small body text against white backgrounds, satisfying WCAG AA accessibility standards. Pair it with soft grays or creams to keep designs clean without feeling sterile.
Questions about #406eae
What is #406eae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #406eae is rgb(64, 110, 174), in HSL hsl(215, 46%, 47%) and in CMYK 63%, 37%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #406eae?
Soft grays and warm creams are the best pairings for #406eae because they balance its moderate saturation without creating visual clutter. For a more dynamic palette, try deep charcoal for high contrast or muted oranges to create a complementary scheme.
Is #406eae readable on white or black?
#406eae has a 5.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.05:1 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.