#40817F Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #40817f is a dusty cyan with gray undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its low saturation gives interfaces and branding a steady, trustworthy feel without the sharpness of brighter turquoise. Use this hex code as a supporting tone with warm cream or burgundy; black text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #40817f
What is #40817f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #40817f is rgb(64, 129, 127), in HSL hsl(178, 34%, 38%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 2%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #40817f?
Is #40817f readable on white or black?
#40817f has a 4.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.66:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.