#408B7E Hex Color
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#408b7e is a cool, muted teal with ashy green undertones and moderate lightness. Its dusty saturation creates a sophisticated, refreshing feel that supports clarity and trust in healthcare, wellness, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting color with warm ivory or deep plum. Black text provides about 5.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #408b7e.
Questions about #408b7e
What is #408b7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #408b7e is rgb(64, 139, 126), in HSL hsl(170, 37%, 40%) and in CMYK 54%, 0%, 9%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #408b7e?
Does #408b7e feel warm or cool?
#408b7e reads as a cool teal because its blue-green base outweighs its green warmth, while the ashy undertone softens its saturation and keeps the color calm rather than vivid in interfaces and brand palettes.
Is #408b7e readable on white or black?
#408b7e has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.21:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.