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#408255 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #408255 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#408255 Color Information

#408255 RGB value is (64, 130, 85). The hex color red value is 64, green is 130, and blue is 85. Its HSL format shows a hue of 139°, saturation of 34 percent, and lightness of38 percent. The CMYK process values are 51 percent, 0 percent, 35 percent, 49percent.

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#408255 Color Meaning

Color #408255 signifies dense vitality, ecological intelligence, and protective growth. #408255 deep green—reminiscent of rainforest canopies—evokes biodiversity, shade, and layered life. Psychologically, color #408255 reduces anxiety by simulating immersion in nature, even in urban or digital contexts. Unlike lime greens that shout “eco,” #408255 whispers sustainability through maturity and depth. In conservation branding, #408255 conveys stewardship rather than exploitation—ideal for reforestation NGOs, sustainable agriculture, or biophilic architecture. Spiritually, #408255 represents interconnectedness: every organism matters within the whole. Use color #408255 when your message must feel rooted, responsible, and alive with quiet purpose—never trendy or tokenistic.

Color Conversion

Convert #408255 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#408255
RGB
rgb(64, 130, 85)
HSL
hsl(139°, 34%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(51%, 0%, 35%, 49%)
HSV
hsv(139°, 51%, 51%)
XYZ
11.7367 17.7111 11.3943
Yxy
17.7111 0.2874 0.4336
Hunter Lab
42.0846 -1.9943 0.9787
CIE-Lab
49.1438 -31.8080 18.0688

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red64 / 255 (25%)
25%
Green130 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue85 / 255 (33%)
33%

CMYK Values

Cyan51 / 100 (51%)
51%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Key (Black)49 / 100 (49%)
49%

Color Variations

#408255 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#408255 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #408255 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #408255 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#408255

protanopia

#5d5d60

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #408255;

Text Color

color: #408255;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #408255;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #40825540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #408255;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #408255 0%, #274f33 100%);

#408255 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #408255 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.