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#408CB5 Color — #408CB5

Complete color reference for #408CB5: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#408CB5
RGBrgb(64, 140, 181)
HSLhsl(201, 48%, 48%)
HSVhsv(201, 65%, 71%)
CMYKC:65% M:23% Y:0% K:29%
CSS Color#408CB5
Decimal4230325
Luminance0.2318

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#408CB5 on White
Ratio: 3.73:1 — AA Large
#408CB5 on Black
Ratio: 5.64:1 — AA
White on #408CB5
Ratio: 3.73:1 — AA Large
Black on #408CB5
Ratio: 5.64:1 — AA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F5F9FB
100#E2EEF4
200#C6DDE9
300#A9CBDE
400#83B4CF
500#408CB5
600#337091
700#26546D
800#1A3848
900#10232D

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #408CB5?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(64, 140, 181). The red channel is 64, green is 140, and blue is 181 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #408CB5?

The HSL value is hsl(201, 48%, 48%). Hue is 201°, saturation is 48%, and lightness is 48%.

Does #408CB5 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #408CB5 achieves a 3.73:1 contrast ratio (AA Large). On a black background it achieves 5.64:1 (AA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #408CB5?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #408CB5 is #B56940.