Grayish Blue

The color #404256 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 64, 66, 86 and HSL values of 235°, 15%, 29%.

Color Values for #404256

Below are the different color format representations for #404256. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#404256
RGB:
rgb(64,66,86)
HSL:
hsl(235,15%,29%)
CMYK:
cmyk(26%, 23%, 0%, 66%)

Color Composition of #404256

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #404256. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.1%
Green: 25.9%
Blue: 33.7%

Contrast Analysis for #404256

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #404256

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #404256

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #404256

The complementary color for #404256 is #55533F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #404256

The analogous colors for #404256 are #3F4C55 and #483F55. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #404256

The triadic colors for #404256 are #553F41 and #41553F. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #404256

These are the darker variations of #404256. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #333545 and #262834. This progression shows how #404256 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #404256

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #666878 and #8C8E9A. This progression shows how #404256. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #404256

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #404256. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #404256

Companies and brands that incorporate #404256 in their visual identity.

#404256 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #404256. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #404256 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 64, 66, 86 and HSL values of 235°, 15%, 29%.

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