#407858 Hex Color
A grounded and earthy muted green
This dusty, unsaturated green feels grounded and steady rather than vivid. Because it lacks intensity, the hex code #407858 works best as a supporting tone in eco-conscious branding or organic packaging. It pairs well with cream or light beige, though white text reads clearly against it. Avoid using it as a primary background for large text blocks, as its muted nature can appear flat.
Questions about #407858
What is #407858 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #407858 is rgb(64, 120, 88), in HSL hsl(146, 30%, 36%) and in CMYK 47%, 0%, 27%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #407858 for a natural palette?
Should #407858 be used for large text blocks?
It is generally better to avoid #407858 as a large-scale background color because its low saturation can make text appear flat or difficult to read. Use it instead for supporting design elements, icons, or branding accents to add depth.
Is #407858 readable on white or black?
#407858 has a 5.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.04:1 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.