#044237 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #044237 is a cool teal with low saturation and a slightly green, ashy cast. Its serious depth suits wellness branding, hospitality interiors, and dark interface backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with warm ivory or muted coral accents. White text remains highly legible, and the hex code #044237 meets WCAG AA contrast for body text.
Questions about #044237
What is #044237 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #044237 is rgb(4, 66, 55), in HSL hsl(169, 89%, 14%) and in CMYK 94%, 0%, 17%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #044237?
For a balanced palette, #044237 pairs well with warm ivory and terracotta, which add warmth and contrast without overpowering its cool, muted teal base or disrupting its serious, grounded mood.
Does #044237 read as warm or cool, and where does it work best?
#044237 reads as a cool teal because its green-blue base is muted and slightly ashy, creating a serious, grounded mood that suits wellness branding, hospitality interiors, and dark interface backgrounds without feeling bright or playful.
Is #044237 readable on white or black?
#044237 has a 11.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.83:1 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.