Verdun Green

Q: How do I use #40590D in CSS?

You can use #40590D in CSS with: background-color: #40590D; or color: #40590D; or as an RGB value: rgb(64, 89, 13). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 0%, 85%, 65%.

#40590D

Verdun Green is a neutral dark color with the hex code #40590D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 64, 89, 13 in digital design or CMYK 28%, 0%, 85%, 65% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Verdun Green color values

HEX: #40590D
RGB: 64, 89, 13
HSL: 80°, 75%, 20%
CMYK: 28, 0, 85, 65

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Verdun Green sits at 80° on the color wheel with 75% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At 75% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Verdun Green is rendered as rgb(64, 89, 13), where the green channel leads at 89, with red and blue channels close behind. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Verdun Green translates to a CMYK breakdown of 28C 0M 85Y 65K. A substantial black component (65%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Verdun Green

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #40590D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 64, 89, 13;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#40590D',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 28%
M: 0%
Y: 85%
K: 65%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(64, 89, 13)
rgba(64, 89, 13, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 80° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #40590D?

#40590D is Verdun Green, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 64, 89, 13. It has a hue of 80°, 75% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #40590D?

The RGB color code for #40590D is rgb(64, 89, 13). This means it contains 64 red, 89 green, and 13 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Verdun Green a warm or cool color?

Verdun Green (#40590D) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #40590D in CSS?

You can use #40590D in CSS with: background-color: #40590D; or color: #40590D; or as an RGB value: rgb(64, 89, 13). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 0%, 85%, 65%.