#404A3F color
The hex color #404A3F is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 25.1% red, 29% green and 24.7% blue (64, 74, 63).
Its hue angle is 115°, with 8% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 71% black.
The closest named color is Deep Forest (#3C463E), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.25:1).
#404A3F color codes
| HEX | #404A3F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(64, 74, 63) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(25.1%, 29%, 24.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(115, 8%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(115, 15%, 29%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 15%, 71%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(30.27, -6.51, 5.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(30.27, 8.35, 141.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.46, 6.346, 5.639) | |
| Decimal | 4213311 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #404A3F, 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 #404A3F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.25:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #404A3F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.25:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.27:1 | 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 #404A3F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4b483eProtanopia
no red cones#494740Deuteranopia
no green cones#3f4947Tritanopia
no blue cones#474747Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #404a3f; }
.text { color: #404a3f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #404a3f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(64 74 63 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #404a3f, #3f4a44); }
Similar colors
#3c463eDeep Forest#444b43Ancient Pine#424f3bHōjicha#394c3bMountain View#46473eHeavy Metal#424c4aUrban Chic#4d503cKelp#4e5a4aVerdant Hush
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #404A3F?
- #404A3F is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Deep Forest. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #404A3F?
- The RGB value is 64, 74, 63: 64 red, 74 green and 63 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #404A3F?
- The complementary color is #493F4A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #404A3F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.27:1 and white text 9.25:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.