#404D44 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #404d44 is a gray-leaning green with low saturation and a matte, shadowed feel. Its serious, grounded character suits organic branding, finance, pharmacy, and moody interfaces. Use it as a dominant dark base with warm cream or muted terracotta accents. The hex code #404d44 also supports readable white body text, with about an 8.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #404d44
What is #404d44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #404d44 is rgb(64, 77, 68), in HSL hsl(138, 9%, 28%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 12%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #404d44?
#404d44 pairs well with warm cream, muted terracotta, and soft brass because their warmth offsets its gray-green darkness without making the palette loud. Use cream for spacious backgrounds, terracotta for small accents, and brass sparingly for emphasis.
Is #404d44 readable on white or black?
#404d44 has a 8.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.36:1 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.