#404C4A color
The hex color #404C4A is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 25.1% red, 29.8% green and 29% blue (64, 76, 74).
Its hue angle is 170°, with 9% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Urban Chic (#424C4A), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.93:1).
#404C4A color codes
| HEX | #404C4A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(64, 76, 74) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(25.1%, 29.8%, 29%) | |
| HSL | hsl(170, 9%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(170, 16%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 3%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(31.24, -5.25, -0.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(31.24, 5.27, 184.6) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.935, 6.753, 7.468) | |
| Decimal | 4213834 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #404C4A, 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 #404C4A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #404C4A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.35:1 | 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 #404C4A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4b4b4aProtanopia
no red cones#48494aDeuteranopia
no green cones#3d4d4bTritanopia
no blue cones#494949Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #404c4a; }
.text { color: #404c4a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #404c4a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(64 76 74 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #404c4a, #40484c); }
Similar colors
#424c4aUrban Chic#444b4aMoonless Sky#3c4f4eNight Watch#455454All Nighter#495252Dark as Night#414a4cDark Space#444b43Ancient Pine#3c463eDeep Forest
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #404C4A?
- #404C4A is a dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Urban Chic. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #404C4A?
- The RGB value is 64, 76, 74: 64 red, 76 green and 74 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #404C4A?
- The complementary color is #4C4042, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #404C4A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.35:1 and white text 8.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.