Information about #404D2E color

#404D2E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #404D2E belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(64, 77, 46) (25.1% red, 30.2% green, 18% blue), or CMYK 5 / 0 / 12 / 70 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#404D2E presents itself as a softly balanced chartreuse — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Butterfly Creek (#3C492F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Pine Needle (#454D32) and Fervent Green (#394F2B).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(64, 77, 46)), which gives #404D2E its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #404D2E: 9.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.3:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:70) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #404D2E is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#404D2E color variations

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

#404D2E color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#404D2E color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#333D24

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#262D1B

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#191E12

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Black

#000000

#404D2E color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#59644A

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Grey

#808080

#404D2E color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#2D4C40

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#2D4C34

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#334C2D

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#404D2E

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#4B4C2D

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#4C402D

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#404D2E 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
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#3B2E4D
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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
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#4A2E4D
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#2E304D
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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
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#4D4A2E
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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
#404D2E
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#2E404D
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#4D2E40
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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#2E4D3B
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#3B2E4D
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#4D2E40
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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#2E4D4A
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#3B2E4D
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#4D2E30
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Nearest named colors to #404D2E

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

Butterfly Creek color link
Butterfly Creek

#3C492F

Pine Needle color link
Pine Needle

#454D32

Fervent Green color link
Fervent Green

#394F2B

Mallard color link
Mallard

#3A4531

Rifle Green color link
Rifle Green

#444C38

Clover color link
Clover

#47562F

Waiouru color link
Waiouru

#4C4E31

Lush color link
Lush

#354C28

Scrub color link
Scrub

#3D4031

Dark Chartreuse Green color link
Dark Chartreuse Green

#405927

Woodrush color link
Woodrush

#45402B

Thousand Year Old Green color link
Thousand Year Old Green

#374231

#404D2E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#404D2E
  • RGB64, 77, 46
  • CMYK5, 0, 12, 70
  • CSSrgb(64, 77, 46)
  • HSL85°, 25%, 24%
  • HSL Precise85.161°, 25.203%, 24.118%
  • HSV85°, 40%, 30%
  • HSB85°, 40%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.251, 0.302, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.251, 0.302, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.251, 0.302, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID404D2E
  • DECIMAL ID4214062
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers24 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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