#407B5D Hex Color
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Muted and slightly ashy, #407b5d is a medium-dark green with low saturation and a dusty gray undertone. Its steady, natural character suits sustainability, finance, pharmacy, and gardening brands. Use the hex code #407b5d as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or pale clay. White text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for small body copy.
Questions about #407b5d
What is #407b5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #407b5d is rgb(64, 123, 93), in HSL hsl(149, 32%, 37%) and in CMYK 48%, 0%, 24%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #407b5d?
Warm ivory and pale clay bring out #407b5d’s natural side, while charcoal adds stronger contrast and terracotta introduces a grounded, earthy accent. These combinations suit sustainability, gardening, wellness, and restrained visual systems.
Does #407b5d feel warm or cool?
#407b5d reads as a muted, slightly cool green because its low saturation and dusty gray cast soften the hue without removing its earthy character, so the result feels steady rather than bright or playful. It works well for quiet organic interfaces and supporting accents.
Is #407b5d readable on white or black?
#407b5d has a 4.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.20:1 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.