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#40B40E color code is #40B40E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #40b40e.

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#40B40E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #40B40E is 0.3376. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.71:1 against white and 7.75:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#40B40E on white2.71:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#40B40E on black7.75:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #40B40E2.71:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #40B40E7.75:1AAA

#40B40E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #40B40E?+
The hex code for #40B40E is #40B40E. In RGB it's rgb(64, 180, 14), and in HSL it's hsl(102, 86%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #40B40E?+
#40B40E in RGB is (64, 180, 14). Written in CSS: rgb(64, 180, 14).
What is the CMYK value of #40B40E?+
#40B40E converts to CMYK(64%, 0%, 92%, 29%) for print. Hex equivalent is #40B40E.
Is #40b40e a warm or cool color?+
#40B40E (#40B40E) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 102° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #40b40e belong to?+
#40B40E belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 102°, 86%, 38% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #40b40e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#40B40E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.71:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #40b40e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #40B40E (#40B40E) is 361 Kelly Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #40B40E in design

Practical guidance for using #40b40e (#40B40E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#40B40E (#40B40E) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #40B40E (#40B40E) 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

#40B40E 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

#40B40E 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.