#40849C Hex Color
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Not a vivid cyan and not navy either, this dusty blue keeps its saturation low and its mood even. #40849c works best as a dominant base in tech or aerospace branding, where its gray undertones read professional without turning cold. Warm accents like amber keep it from feeling flat. Black text passes AA on it at roughly 5.0:1.
Questions about #40849c
What is #40849c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #40849c is rgb(64, 132, 156), in HSL hsl(196, 42%, 43%) and in CMYK 59%, 15%, 0%, 39%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #40849c?
Black text on #40849c reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text. White text falls short of that threshold, so stick with dark type for anything small.
What colors pair well with #40849c?
Warm accents like terracotta, amber, or burgundy make #40849c feel richer than the usual gray pairings. Soft cream instead of pure white also stops it from washing out on light backgrounds.
Is #40849c readable on white or black?
#40849c has a 4.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.99:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.