Information about #404020 color

#404020 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #404020 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(64, 64, 32) — 25.1% red, 25.1% green, 12.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 0 / 13 / 75. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#404020 is a moderately toned sunny yellow that leans clearly toward the dark side. 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 Lisbon Brown (#423921). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Longbush (#413922) and Thatch Green (#403D19).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(64, 64, 32)), which gives #404020 its character. If you plan to put text on a #404020 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.0:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:75), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #404020 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#404020 color variations

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#404020 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 #404020

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

Lisbon Brown color link
Lisbon Brown

#423921

Longbush color link
Longbush

#413922

Thatch Green color link
Thatch Green

#403D19

Madras color link
Madras

#473E23

Bathurst color link
Bathurst

#3C4027

Mikado color link
Mikado

#3F3623

Birch color link
Birch

#3F3726

Rimutaka color link
Rimutaka

#4B3C23

Woodrush color link
Woodrush

#45402B

Green Kelp color link
Green Kelp

#393D2A

Jacko Bean color link
Jacko Bean

#413628

Triple Mondo color link
Triple Mondo

#40372A

#404020 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#404020
  • RGB64, 64, 32
  • CMYK0, 0, 13, 75
  • CSSrgb(64, 64, 32)
  • HSL60°, 33%, 19%
  • HSL Precise60°, 33.333%, 18.824%
  • HSV60°, 50%, 25%
  • HSB60°, 50%, 25%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.125
  • GLSLvec3(0.251, 0.251, 0.125)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.251, 0.251, 0.125, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.251, 0.251, 0.125)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID404020
  • DECIMAL ID4210720
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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