#404B34 color
The hex color #404B34 is a dark, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 25.1% red, 29.4% green and 20.4% blue (64, 75, 52).
Its hue angle is 89°, with 18% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 31% yellow and 71% black.
The closest named color is Hōjicha (#424F3B), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.23:1).
#404B34 color codes
| HEX | #404B34 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(64, 75, 52) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(25.1%, 29.4%, 20.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(89, 18%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(89, 31%, 29%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 31%, 71%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(30.33, -9.27, 12.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(30.33, 15.39, 127.01) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.25, 6.37, 4.201) | |
| Decimal | 4213556 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #404B34, 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 #404B34 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.23:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #404B34 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.23:1 | 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 #404B34 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4d4833Protanopia
no red cones#4c4735Deuteranopia
no green cones#414945Tritanopia
no blue cones#474747Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #404b34; }
.text { color: #404b34; }
.border { border: 2px solid #404b34; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(64 75 52 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #404b34, #344b34); }
Similar colors
#424f3bHōjicha#36482fPalm Leaf#4b5338Broccoli Green#394c3bMountain View#49583eHeavy Green#4d503cKelp#445533Zen Garden Olive#3a533dHighlander
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #404B34?
- #404B34 is a dark, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Hōjicha. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #404B34?
- The RGB value is 64, 75, 52: 64 red, 75 green and 52 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #404B34?
- The complementary color is #3F344B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #404B34?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.27:1 and white text 9.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.