#404042 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #404042 is a low-saturation grey with an ashy cast and serious character. The hex code #404042 works well as a dominant background for dark interfaces, architectural palettes, and restrained typography. Pair it with warm white or muted copper accents. White text reaches about 10.3:1 contrast, supporting accessible body text.
Questions about #404042
What is #404042 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #404042 is rgb(64, 64, 66), in HSL hsl(240, 2%, 25%) and in CMYK 3%, 3%, 0%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #404042?
#404042 pairs well with warm white for clean contrast and muted copper for restrained warmth, while pale gray or soft beige can keep the palette quiet without competing with its ashy, low-saturation character.
Is #404042 warm or cool?
#404042 reads as a cool, ashy gray because its blue channel is slightly higher than its red and green channels, though its very low saturation keeps the undertone subtle in most layouts.
Is #404042 readable on white or black?
#404042 has a 10.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.03:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.