#40726E Hex Color
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A dusty, muted teal, #40726e carries a cool and composed presence. Because it is highly unsaturated, this color works best as a grounding neutral rather than a dominant splash. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to keep your interface from feeling too clinical. It provides enough contrast to support small white text, making it a reliable choice for functional UI design.
Questions about #40726e
What is #40726e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #40726e is rgb(64, 114, 110), in HSL hsl(175, 28%, 35%) and in CMYK 44%, 0%, 4%, 55%.
How should I pair #40726e in a user interface?
Use #40726e as a grounding base color to support readable, high-contrast text. It works effectively alongside soft, warm neutrals like cream or light gray, which prevent the deep teal from appearing too clinical or harsh in professional digital layouts.
Is #40726e considered a warm or cool color?
This shade is firmly cool due to its teal undertones, yet its high level of desaturation gives it a dusty, neutral quality. This allows it to function as a versatile background color that rarely overwhelms the primary content on a page.
Is #40726e readable on white or black?
#40726e has a 5.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.85:1 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.