Information about #404556 color

#404556 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #404556 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(64, 69, 86) — 25.1% red, 27.1% green, 33.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 9 / 7 / 0 / 66. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#404556 is a softly toned classic blue that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Skywater (#404653). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Rhino (#3D4653) and Dark Grayish Blue (#424259).

The recipe behind #404556 is rgb(64, 69, 86), with blue as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #404556: 9.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.2:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:66), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #404556 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#404556 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#404556 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 #404556

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

Skywater color link
Skywater

#404653

Rhino color link
Rhino

#3D4653

Mako color link
Mako

#444954

Wind Talker color link
Wind Talker

#3A4859

Atomic color link
Atomic

#3D4B52

Dotcom color link
Dotcom

#41415D

HEX color link
HEX

#484558

Ivanhoe color link
Ivanhoe

#3B4C57

Gun Powder color link
Gun Powder

#484753

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#404556
  • RGB64, 69, 86
  • CMYK9, 7, 0, 66
  • CSSrgb(64, 69, 86)
  • HSL226°, 15%, 29%
  • HSL Precise226.364°, 14.667%, 29.412%
  • HSV226°, 26%, 34%
  • HSB226°, 26%, 34%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.271
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.337
  • GLSLvec3(0.251, 0.271, 0.337)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.251, 0.271, 0.337, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.251, 0.271, 0.337)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB33.7%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID404556
  • DECIMAL ID4212054
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01