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#40502B Color — #40502B

Complete color reference for #40502B: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#40502B
RGBrgb(64, 80, 43)
HSLhsl(86, 30%, 24%)
HSVhsv(86, 46%, 31%)
CMYKC:20% M:0% Y:46% K:69%
CSS Color#40502B
Decimal4214827
Luminance0.07

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#40502B on White
Ratio: 8.75:1 — AAA
#40502B on Black
Ratio: 2.4:1 — Fail
White on #40502B
Ratio: 8.75:1 — AAA
Black on #40502B
Ratio: 2.4:1 — Fail

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F5F6F4
100#E2E5DF
200#C6CBBF
300#A9B0A0
400#838D75
500#40502B
600#334022
700#26301A
800#1A2011
900#10140B

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #40502B?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(64, 80, 43). The red channel is 64, green is 80, and blue is 43 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #40502B?

The HSL value is hsl(86, 30%, 24%). Hue is 86°, saturation is 30%, and lightness is 24%.

Does #40502B meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #40502B achieves a 8.75:1 contrast ratio (AAA). On a black background it achieves 2.4:1 (Fail). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #40502B?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #40502B is #3B2B50.