#406B4F Hex Color
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Muted and shadowed, #406b4f is a dark green with gray undertones and low saturation. Its matte depth gives layouts a serious, grounded feel, making it effective as a supporting tone for natural, finance, pharmacy, or sustainability branding. Pair it with warm cream or muted copper, and use white text for accessible contrast. The hex code is #406b4f.
Questions about #406b4f
What is #406b4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #406b4f is rgb(64, 107, 79), in HSL hsl(141, 25%, 34%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 26%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #406b4f?
Warm cream, muted copper, and soft beige pair well with #406b4f, balancing its cool gray undertones and deep matte character. Use these combinations for natural, grounded palettes, and reserve brighter accents for small areas where contrast is needed.
Does #406b4f read as warm or cool?
#406b4f reads as a cool-leaning dark green because its gray undertones soften the natural warmth often found in yellow-based greens. Its restrained saturation suits calm, serious layouts for environmental, financial, pharmacy, and utility-focused design.
Is #406b4f readable on white or black?
#406b4f has a 6.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.43:1 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.