#406442 Hex Color
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Muted and shadowed, #406442 is a dark green with gray undertones and low saturation. Its matte character suits sustainability brands, finance interfaces, and organic packaging without feeling vivid or loud. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or faded terracotta; white text remains readable at about 6.7:1 contrast. The hex code for this green is #406442.
Questions about #406442
What is #406442 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #406442 is rgb(64, 100, 66), in HSL hsl(123, 22%, 32%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 34%, 61%.
Which colors pair well with #406442?
#406442 pairs well with warm ivory, muted terracotta, and soft beige because their lighter, warmer character balances its cool, gray-green depth and creates a grounded palette for packaging, interfaces, or nature-focused visuals. Use terracotta for accents and ivory for larger background areas.
Does #406442 look warm or cool?
#406442 reads as a cool, muted green because its low saturation and gray undertones soften the hue, while its moderate blue balance keeps it from feeling strongly yellow or olive in most palettes.
Is #406442 readable on white or black?
#406442 has a 6.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.11:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.