#004456 Hex Color
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#004456 is a moody, desaturated teal with heavy gray undertones. Because it sits on the darker end of the spectrum, it serves as a grounded base for tech or aerospace interfaces. Pair it with crisp white text to take advantage of its high 10.7:1 contrast ratio. Avoid using it as a large-scale background unless you want a somber, cinematic aesthetic.
Questions about #004456
What is #004456 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #004456 is rgb(0, 68, 86), in HSL hsl(193, 100%, 17%) and in CMYK 100%, 21%, 0%, 66%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
When is #004456 best used in UI design?
Use #004456 primarily as a high-contrast foundation for professional tech or aerospace applications. It functions best as an anchoring element for text-heavy interfaces rather than a large-scale background, which can quickly feel somber or too dark for the user.
Which colors pair well with #004456?
Is #004456 readable on white or black?
#004456 has a 10.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.96:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.