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#40BFB3 color code is #40BFB3. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #40bfb3.

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#40BFB3 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #40BFB3 is 0.4161. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.25:1 against white and 9.32:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#40BFB3 on white2.25:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#40BFB3 on black9.32:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #40BFB32.25:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #40BFB39.32:1AAA

#40BFB3 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #40BFB3?+
The hex code for #40BFB3 is #40BFB3. In RGB it's rgb(64, 191, 179), and in HSL it's hsl(174, 50%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #40BFB3?+
#40BFB3 in RGB is (64, 191, 179). Written in CSS: rgb(64, 191, 179).
What is the CMYK value of #40BFB3?+
#40BFB3 converts to CMYK(66%, 0%, 6%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #40BFB3.
Is #40bfb3 a warm or cool color?+
#40BFB3 (#40BFB3) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 174° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #40bfb3 belong to?+
#40BFB3 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 174°, 50%, 50% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #40bfb3 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#40BFB3 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.25:1 — 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 #40bfb3?+
The nearest Pantone match for #40BFB3 (#40BFB3) is 15-5519 Turquoise, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #40BFB3 in design

Practical guidance for using #40bfb3 (#40BFB3) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#40BFB3 (#40BFB3) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #40BFB3 (#40BFB3) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if teal 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

#40BFB3 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

#40BFB3 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.