What color is #40802B?

#40802B is a dark green. In RGB it is rgb(64, 128, 43), and in HSL hsl(105, 50%, 34%).

Is #40802B accessible as text?

On white, #40802B has a contrast ratio of 4.84:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.34:1 (fails). For text placed on #40802B, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #40802B?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-700 (#497D00).

What colors go well with #40802B?

#40802B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6C2B82. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #40802B below.

Is #40802B good for buttons?

#40802B works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #40802B — black text only reaches 4.34:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #40802B the same as CSS forestgreen?

No — #40802B is not the CSS named color forestgreen, but forestgreen (#228B22) is the closest CSS named color.

#40802B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #40802B

Not just a swatch — here's how #40802B works with other colors. Named schemes with #40802B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #40802B Secondary #4D6B3B Accent #AE6B00 Surface #EFEAD6 Anchor #3D2F21

Avocado leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #40802B Secondary #754D1C Surface #E6DBC0 Accent #3D513F Anchor #5B2323

Avocado plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #40802B Anchor #392B1E Surface #EDE4D0 Accent #889B6C Secondary #3A3833

Avocado anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #40802B Surface #F0E8D6 Anchor #61202A Accent #E6C3BA Secondary #342B2C

Avocado sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #40802B Secondary #899F83 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Avocado is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Avocado carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #40802B actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 51/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 41/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 47/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 52/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 100/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 15/100

Very low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 70/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 4.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #D7E9D1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #2B8233 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #40802B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #40802B;
  --color-base-rgb: 64 128 43;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(53.8% 0.136 138.9);
  --color-50: #F5FCF3;
  --color-100: #E5F5E0;
  --color-200: #CCEBC2;
  --color-300: #A7D897;
  --color-400: #84C270;
  --color-500: #64A64E;
  --color-600: #518042;
  --color-700: #3D5C33;
  --color-800: #2A3C24;
  --color-900: #1B2518;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  avocado: {
    50: '#F5FCF3',
    100: '#E5F5E0',
    200: '#CCEBC2',
    300: '#A7D897',
    400: '#84C270',
    500: '#64A64E',
    600: '#518042',
    700: '#3D5C33',
    800: '#2A3C24',
    900: '#1B2518',
  },
}

$base: #40802B;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #F5FCF3;
$base-100: #E5F5E0;
$base-200: #CCEBC2;
$base-300: #A7D897;
$base-400: #84C270;
$base-500: #64A64E;
$base-600: #518042;
$base-700: #3D5C33;
$base-800: #2A3C24;
$base-900: #1B2518;
$base-hover: #346823;
$base-subtle: #C3E0B9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#40802B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F5FCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E5F5E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#CCEBC2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#A7D897",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#84C270",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#64A64E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#518042",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#3D5C33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#2A3C24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1B2518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #40802B

Color Lab

Pairs with #40802B

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