#40676C color
The hex color #40676C is a dark, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 25.1% red, 40.4% green and 42.4% blue (64, 103, 108).
Its hue angle is 187°, with 26% saturation and 34% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 41% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Mediterranea (#39636A), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.22:1).
#40676C color codes
| HEX | #40676C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(64, 103, 108) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(25.1%, 40.4%, 42.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(187, 26%, 34%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(187, 41%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(41%, 5%, 0%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(41.01, -12.32, -7.17) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(41.01, 14.26, 210.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.67, 11.873, 15.967) | |
| Decimal | 4220780 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #40676C, 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 #40676C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.22:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #40676C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.22:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
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 #40676C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#61646cProtanopia
no red cones#5a5e6cDeuteranopia
no green cones#2e6a68Tritanopia
no blue cones#616161Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #40676c; }
.text { color: #40676c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #40676c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(64 103 108 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #40676c, #40516c); }
Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #40676C?
- #40676C is a dark, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Mediterranea. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #40676C?
- The RGB value is 64, 103, 108: 64 red, 103 green and 108 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #40676C?
- The complementary color is #6C4540, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #40676C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.37:1 and white text 6.22:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.