#404A3B color
The hex color #404A3B is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 25.1% red, 29% green and 23.1% blue (64, 74, 59).
Its hue angle is 100°, with 11% saturation and 26% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 20% yellow and 71% black.
The closest named color is Hōjicha (#424F3B), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.29:1).
#404A3B color codes
| HEX | #404A3B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(64, 74, 59) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(25.1%, 29%, 23.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(100, 11%, 26%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(100, 20%, 29%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 20%, 71%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(30.17, -7.34, 7.64) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(30.17, 10.59, 133.86) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.352, 6.303, 5.071) | |
| Decimal | 4213307 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #404A3B, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #404A3B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #404A3B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #404A3B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4b483aProtanopia
no red cones#4a473cDeuteranopia
no green cones#404946Tritanopia
no blue cones#474747Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #404a3b; }
.text { color: #404a3b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #404a3b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(64 74 59 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #404a3b, #3b4a3e); }
Similar colors
#424f3bHōjicha#3c463eDeep Forest#394c3bMountain View#444b43Ancient Pine#4d503cKelp#36482fPalm Leaf#4e5a4aVerdant Hush#4b5338Broccoli Green
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #404A3B?
- #404A3B is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Hōjicha. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #404A3B?
- The RGB value is 64, 74, 59: 64 red, 74 green and 59 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #404A3B?
- The complementary color is #453B4A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #404A3B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.26:1 and white text 9.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.