#407A4E Hex Color
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#407a4e is a muted, medium-dark green with slightly gray, earthy undertones. Its restrained saturation supports safety, harmony, and reliability without feeling bright or loud. The hex code #407a4e suits sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and gardening brands, especially as a supporting tone. White text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #407a4e
What is #407a4e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #407a4e is rgb(64, 122, 78), in HSL hsl(134, 31%, 36%) and in CMYK 48%, 0%, 36%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #407a4e?
#407a4e pairs well with warm off-white, sand, and muted terracotta, which bring out its earthy undertone without making the palette feel overly rustic in editorial layouts or natural product branding. Use charcoal for text and reserve terracotta for small accents.
Is #407a4e readable on white or black?
#407a4e has a 5.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.11:1 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.