#406F5C color
The hex color #406F5C is a dark, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 25.1% red, 43.5% green and 36.1% blue (64, 111, 92).
Its hue angle is 156°, with 27% saturation and 34% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 42% cyan, 0% magenta, 17% yellow and 56% black.
The closest named color is Toad King (#3D6C54), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.76:1).
#406F5C color codes
| HEX | #406F5C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(64, 111, 92) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(25.1%, 43.5%, 36.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(156, 27%, 34%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(156, 42%, 44%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(42%, 0%, 17%, 56%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(43.11, -20.88, 5.59) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(43.11, 21.62, 165.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.73, 13.231, 12.164) | |
| Decimal | 4222812 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #406F5C, 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 #406F5C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.76:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #406F5C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.76:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.65:1 | 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 #406F5C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6d695bProtanopia
no red cones#65645dDeuteranopia
no green cones#336f69Tritanopia
no blue cones#666666Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #406f5c; }
.text { color: #406f5c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #406f5c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(64 111 92 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #406f5c, #406b6f); }
Similar colors
#3d6c54Toad King#416858June Ivy#317362Nordic Forest#337766Majorelle Gardens#276757Terrestrial#39766cGreen Sleeves#3a5f49Herbes de Provence#366d68Deep Pool Teal
Closest common color name: Bottle Green.
Questions
- What color is #406F5C?
- #406F5C is a dark, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Toad King. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #406F5C?
- The RGB value is 64, 111, 92: 64 red, 111 green and 92 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #406F5C?
- The complementary color is #6F4053, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #406F5C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.65:1 and white text 5.76:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.