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#40C870 color code is #40C870. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #40c870.

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#40C870 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #40C870 is 0.4357. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.16:1 against white and 9.71:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#40C870 on white2.16:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#40C870 on black9.71:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #40C8702.16:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #40C8709.71:1AAA

#40C870 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #40C870?+
The hex code for #40C870 is #40C870. In RGB it's rgb(64, 200, 112), and in HSL it's hsl(141, 55%, 52%).
What is the RGB value of #40C870?+
#40C870 in RGB is (64, 200, 112). Written in CSS: rgb(64, 200, 112).
What is the CMYK value of #40C870?+
#40C870 converts to CMYK(68%, 0%, 44%, 22%) for print. Hex equivalent is #40C870.
Is #40c870 a warm or cool color?+
#40C870 (#40C870) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 141° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #40c870 belong to?+
#40C870 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 141°, 55%, 52% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #40c870 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#40C870 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.16:1 — 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 #40c870?+
The nearest Pantone match for #40C870 (#40C870) is 7479 C Vivid Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #40C870 in design

Practical guidance for using #40c870 (#40C870) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#40C870 (#40C870) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #40C870 (#40C870) 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

#40C870 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

#40C870 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 #40C870

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #40c870 (#40C870). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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