Information about #404D2C color

#404D2C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #404D2C belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(64, 77, 44) — 25.1% red, 30.2% green, 17.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 5 / 0 / 13 / 70. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#404D2C is a softly balanced chartreuse that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Butterfly Creek (#3C492F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Fervent Green (#394F2B) and Pine Needle (#454D32).

In RGB terms — rgb(64, 77, 44) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #404D2C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.3:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:70) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #404D2C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#404D2C color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#404D2C color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #404D2C

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Pine Needle color link
Pine Needle

#454D32

Mallard color link
Mallard

#3A4531

Lush color link
Lush

#354C28

Clover color link
Clover

#47562F

Rifle Green color link
Rifle Green

#444C38

Waiouru color link
Waiouru

#4C4E31

Woodrush color link
Woodrush

#45402B

Scrub color link
Scrub

#3D4031

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#404D2C
  • RGB64, 77, 44
  • CMYK5, 0, 13, 70
  • CSSrgb(64, 77, 44)
  • HSL84°, 27%, 24%
  • HSL Precise83.636°, 27.273%, 23.725%
  • HSV84°, 43%, 30%
  • HSB84°, 43%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.251, 0.302, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.251, 0.302, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.251, 0.302, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID404D2C
  • DECIMAL ID4214060
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01