#40868E Hex Color
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#40868e is a muted cyan with ashy, dusty undertones and a cool, medium-dark appearance. Its restrained saturation feels refreshing and dependable, supporting ideas of trust, freedom, and clear communication. Use the hex code #40868e as a supporting tone in technology, productivity, or children’s designs, with black text for readable body copy.
Questions about #40868e
What is #40868e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #40868e is rgb(64, 134, 142), in HSL hsl(186, 38%, 40%) and in CMYK 55%, 6%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #40868e?
#40868e pairs well with warm neutrals such as sand or cream, while burgundy adds measured contrast without making the palette loud. Use the cyan as a supporting tone, then reserve the warmer shade for buttons, highlights, or small graphic accents.
Is #40868e readable on white or black?
#40868e has a 4.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.01:1 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.