#404D3A color
The hex color #404D3A is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 25.1% red, 30.2% green and 22.7% blue (64, 77, 58).
Its hue angle is 101°, with 14% saturation and 26% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Hōjicha (#424F3B), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.97:1).
#404D3A color codes
| HEX | #404D3A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(64, 77, 58) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(25.1%, 30.2%, 22.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(101, 14%, 26%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(101, 25%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 0%, 25%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(31.12, -9.34, 9.6) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(31.12, 13.4, 134.21) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.532, 6.703, 5.005) | |
| Decimal | 4214074 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #404D3A, 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 #404D3A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.97:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #404D3A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.97:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.34:1 | 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 #404D3A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4f4a39Protanopia
no red cones#4c493bDeuteranopia
no green cones#404b48Tritanopia
no blue cones#494949Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #404d3a; }
.text { color: #404d3a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #404d3a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(64 77 58 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #404d3a, #3a4d3e); }
Similar colors
#424f3bHōjicha#394c3bMountain View#36482fPalm Leaf#4b5338Broccoli Green#49583eHeavy Green#3a533dHighlander#4e5a4aVerdant Hush#4d503cKelp
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #404D3A?
- #404D3A is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Hōjicha. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #404D3A?
- The RGB value is 64, 77, 58: 64 red, 77 green and 58 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #404D3A?
- The complementary color is #473A4D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #404D3A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.34:1 and white text 8.97:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.