#409CD6 Hex Color
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#409cd6 is a moderately muted, cool blue with a slight cyan undertone and clear mid-level brightness. Its steady character suits security, finance, technology, healthcare, and government interfaces where trust and reliability matter. Use it as a supporting brand color or UI accent, while black text remains readable at about 6.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #409cd6.
Questions about #409cd6
What is #409cd6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #409cd6 is rgb(64, 156, 214), in HSL hsl(203, 65%, 55%) and in CMYK 70%, 27%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #409cd6?
#409cd6 pairs well with charcoal text, warm sand neutrals, and muted coral accents for a balanced, dependable palette. Use darker neutrals for structure and reserve coral for small calls to action or emphasis.
Is #409cd6 readable on white or black?
#409cd6 has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.94:1 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.