#40501B

#40501B

Color Values

HEX

#40501B

RGB

64, 80, 27

HSL

78.1, 49.5%, 21.0%

HSV

78.1, 66.2%, 31.4%

CMYK

20.0%, 0.0%, 66.3%, 68.6%

OKLCH

0.4049 0.0793 124.1

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark greens like forest and hunter green convey wealth, tradition, and prestige. They are associated with old money, ivy-league institutions, and deep woodland environments. These tones express stability and endurance, suggesting something that has stood the test of time.

Design Usage

Dark green excels in banking, insurance, and heritage brand identities where trust is paramount. It creates elegant, authoritative headers and navigation bars that feel established and dependable. Pair it with gold, cream, or light gray for a classic combination that signals reliability and quality.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #40501B;
color: #40501B;
border-color: #40501B;
Nearest Tailwind: Lime 900 #365314

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.82:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.38:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #40501B?

RGB(64, 80, 27) · HSL(78.1, 49.5%, 21.0%) · CMYK(20.0%, 0.0%, 66.3%, 68.6%)

Does #40501B meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.82:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #40501B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #40501B background; contrast on black is 2.38:1.