#405441 Hex Color
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This dark, muted green carries a heavy, dusty quality that feels serious and grounded. Because of its low saturation, #405441 works best as a supporting tone or a moody background rather than a main accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with warm, pale peach tones for contrast. Its high 8.2:1 contrast ratio against white text makes it an excellent choice for accessible dark-mode UI designs.
Questions about #405441
What is #405441 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #405441 is rgb(64, 84, 65), in HSL hsl(123, 14%, 29%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 23%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #405441?
Is #405441 suitable for UI text or backgrounds?
With an 8.2:1 contrast ratio against white, #405441 is an excellent choice for accessible dark-mode background surfaces. Because it is highly legible, it also functions effectively as a text color on very light, neutral backgrounds for a softer look than black.
Is #405441 readable on white or black?
#405441 has a 8.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.56:1 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.