#40B64C Hex Color
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#40b64c is a high-chroma green with significant intensity. Because it is so saturated, it works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a background. Pair it with deep charcoals to ground the energy. If you are learning how to make gray, consider that neutral tones help balance the bold nature of this hex code.
Questions about #40b64c
What is #40b64c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #40b64c is rgb(64, 182, 76), in HSL hsl(126, 48%, 48%) and in CMYK 65%, 0%, 58%, 29%.
How should I use #40b64c in a user interface?
#40b64c works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or interactive highlights because of its high saturation. Use it sparingly to guide user attention without overwhelming the primary layout or content hierarchy.
What colors pair well with #40b64c?
This green pairs effectively with deep charcoal or dark neutral tones to ground its intense, high-chroma energy. Using a balanced gray or off-white background helps keep the layout professional while allowing the green to pop appropriately.
Is #40b64c readable on white or black?
#40b64c has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.01:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.