#415C40 color
The hex color #415C40 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 25.5% red, 36.1% green and 25.1% blue (65, 92, 64).
Its hue angle is 118°, with 18% saturation and 31% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 0% magenta, 30% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Ficus (#3B593A), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.42:1).
#415C40 color codes
| HEX | #415C40 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(65, 92, 64) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(25.5%, 36.1%, 25.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(118, 18%, 31%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(118, 30%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 30%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(36.27, -16.39, 12.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(36.27, 20.9, 141.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.932, 9.148, 6.25) | |
| Decimal | 4283456 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #415C40, 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 #415C40 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.83:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #415C40 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.83:1 | 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 #415C40 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5d573eProtanopia
no red cones#595441Deuteranopia
no green cones#3f5a55Tritanopia
no blue cones#555555Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #415c40; }
.text { color: #415c40; }
.border { border: 2px solid #415c40; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(65 92 64 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #415c40, #405c4d); }
Similar colors
#3b593aFicus#415b36Turf#4b5d46Muddy Olive#3a533dHighlander#3a5f49Herbes de Provence#355e3bHunter Green#49583eHeavy Green#445533Zen Garden Olive
Questions
- What color is #415C40?
- #415C40 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Ficus. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #415C40?
- The RGB value is 65, 92, 64: 65 red, 92 green and 64 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #415C40?
- The complementary color is #5B405C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #415C40?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.83:1 and white text 7.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.