Information about #404B68 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #404B68 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(64, 75, 104) — 25.1% red, 29.4% green, 40.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 16 / 11 / 0 / 59. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#404B68 is a calm, restrained steel-blue azure that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Frances Navy (#42485F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pastel Dark Blue (#3D426B) and Quayside (#424F71).

The recipe behind #404B68 is rgb(64, 75, 104), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #404B68 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. #404B68 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#404B68 color variations

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#404B68 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #404B68

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Frances Navy color link
Frances Navy

#42485F

Quayside color link
Quayside

#424F71

Port Gore color link
Port Gore

#3B436C

Digital Blue color link
Digital Blue

#3E4163

Super Sonic color link
Super Sonic

#374467

East Bay color link
East Bay

#47526E

Night Moves color link
Night Moves

#454C73

Adventure color link
Adventure

#414062

Wave Rider color link
Wave Rider

#413F6E

Dalek color link
Dalek

#475769

#404B68 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#404B68
  • RGB64, 75, 104
  • CMYK16, 11, 0, 59
  • CSSrgb(64, 75, 104)
  • HSL224°, 24%, 33%
  • HSL Precise223.5°, 23.81%, 32.941%
  • HSV224°, 38%, 41%
  • HSB224°, 38%, 41%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.408
  • GLSLvec3(0.251, 0.294, 0.408)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.251, 0.294, 0.408, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.251, 0.294, 0.408)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB40.8%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID404B68
  • DECIMAL ID4213608
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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