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#40BF73 color code is #40BF73. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #40bf73.

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#40BF73 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #40BF73 is 0.3959. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.35:1 against white and 8.92:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#40BF73 on white2.35:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#40BF73 on black8.92:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #40BF732.35:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #40BF738.92:1AAA

#40BF73 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #40BF73?+
The hex code for #40BF73 is #40BF73. In RGB it's rgb(64, 191, 115), and in HSL it's hsl(144, 50%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #40BF73?+
#40BF73 in RGB is (64, 191, 115). Written in CSS: rgb(64, 191, 115).
What is the CMYK value of #40BF73?+
#40BF73 converts to CMYK(66%, 0%, 40%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #40BF73.
Is #40bf73 a warm or cool color?+
#40BF73 (#40BF73) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 144° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #40bf73 belong to?+
#40BF73 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 144°, 50%, 50% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #40bf73 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#40BF73 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.35:1 — 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 #40bf73?+
The nearest Pantone match for #40BF73 (#40BF73) is 7479 C Vivid Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #40BF73 in design

Practical guidance for using #40bf73 (#40BF73) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#40BF73 (#40BF73) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #40BF73 (#40BF73) 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

#40BF73 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

#40BF73 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.

Brands that use #40BF73

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #40bf73 (#40BF73). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Slack#2EB67D · Slack Green