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#408838 color code is #408838. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #408838.

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#408838 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #408838 is 0.1898. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.38:1 against white and 4.80:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#408838 on white4.38:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#408838 on black4.80:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #4088384.38:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #4088384.80:1AA

#408838 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #408838?+
The hex code for #408838 is #408838. In RGB it's rgb(64, 136, 56), and in HSL it's hsl(114, 42%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #408838?+
#408838 in RGB is (64, 136, 56). Written in CSS: rgb(64, 136, 56).
What is the CMYK value of #408838?+
#408838 converts to CMYK(53%, 0%, 59%, 47%) for print. Hex equivalent is #408838.
Is #408838 a warm or cool color?+
#408838 (#408838) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 114° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #408838 belong to?+
#408838 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 114°, 42%, 38% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #408838 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#408838 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.38:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #408838?+
The nearest Pantone match for #408838 (#408838) is 7731 C Grass Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #408838 in design

Practical guidance for using #408838 (#408838) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#408838 (#408838) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 4.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #408838 (#408838) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#408838 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#408838 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.