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#40A40A color code is #40A40A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #40a40a.

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#40A40A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #40A40A is 0.2766. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.21:1 against white and 6.53:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#40A40A on white3.21:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#40A40A on black6.53:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #40A40A3.21:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #40A40A6.53:1AA

#40A40A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #40A40A?+
The hex code for #40A40A is #40A40A. In RGB it's rgb(64, 164, 10), and in HSL it's hsl(99, 89%, 34%).
What is the RGB value of #40A40A?+
#40A40A in RGB is (64, 164, 10). Written in CSS: rgb(64, 164, 10).
What is the CMYK value of #40A40A?+
#40A40A converts to CMYK(61%, 0%, 94%, 36%) for print. Hex equivalent is #40A40A.
Is #40a40a a warm or cool color?+
#40A40A (#40A40A) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 99° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #40a40a belong to?+
#40A40A belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 99°, 89%, 34% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #40a40a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#40A40A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.21:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #40a40a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #40A40A (#40A40A) is 7738 C Neon Grass, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #40A40A in design

Practical guidance for using #40a40a (#40A40A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#40A40A (#40A40A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.5:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #40A40A (#40A40A) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#40A40A 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

#40A40A 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.