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#4060BF color code is #4060BF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #4060bf.

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#4060BF Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #4060BF is 0.1322. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.76:1 against white and 3.64:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#4060BF on white5.76:1AA
The quick brown fox
#4060BF on black3.64:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #4060BF5.76:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #4060BF3.64:1AA Large

#4060BF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #4060BF?+
The hex code for #4060BF is #4060BF. In RGB it's rgb(64, 96, 191), and in HSL it's hsl(225, 50%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #4060BF?+
#4060BF in RGB is (64, 96, 191). Written in CSS: rgb(64, 96, 191).
What is the CMYK value of #4060BF?+
#4060BF converts to CMYK(66%, 50%, 0%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #4060BF.
Is #4060bf a warm or cool color?+
#4060BF (#4060BF) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 225° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #4060bf belong to?+
#4060BF belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 225°, 50%, 50% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #4060bf accessible for body text on a white background?+
#4060BF on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.76:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #4060bf?+
The nearest Pantone match for #4060BF (#4060BF) is 7455 C Strong Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #4060BF in design

Practical guidance for using #4060bf (#4060BF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #4060BF (#4060BF) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #4060bf text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #4060BF (#4060BF) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#4060BF flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#4060BF works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.