#404B3F color
The hex color #404B3F is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 25.1% red, 29.4% green and 24.7% blue (64, 75, 63).
Its hue angle is 115°, with 9% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 71% black.
The closest named color is Deep Forest (#3C463E), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.15:1).
#404B3F color codes
| HEX | #404B3F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(64, 75, 63) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(25.1%, 29.4%, 24.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(115, 9%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(115, 16%, 29%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 16%, 71%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(30.59, -7.12, 5.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(30.59, 9.12, 141.39) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.527, 6.481, 5.661) | |
| Decimal | 4213567 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #404B3F, 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 #404B3F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #404B3F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.3:1 | 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 #404B3F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4c493eProtanopia
no red cones#4a4840Deuteranopia
no green cones#3f4a48Tritanopia
no blue cones#484848Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #404b3f; }
.text { color: #404b3f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #404b3f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(64 75 63 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #404b3f, #3f4b44); }
Similar colors
#3c463eDeep Forest#444b43Ancient Pine#424f3bHōjicha#394c3bMountain View#4e5a4aVerdant Hush#4d503cKelp#46473eHeavy Metal#424c4aUrban Chic
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #404B3F?
- #404B3F 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 #404B3F?
- The RGB value is 64, 75, 63: 64 red, 75 green and 63 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #404B3F?
- The complementary color is #4A3F4B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #404B3F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.3:1 and white text 9.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.