#044444 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #044444 is a cool cyan with green undertones and a gloomy, weighty presence. It suits dark-mode interfaces, aerospace branding, and moody backgrounds where seriousness and depth matter. Use it as a dominant base with white text, which reaches about 11:1 contrast. The hex code is #044444.
Questions about #044444
What is #044444 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #044444 is rgb(4, 68, 68), in HSL hsl(180, 89%, 14%) and in CMYK 94%, 0%, 0%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #044444?
Pair #044444 with warm pale pink or muted coral accents to balance its cool green undertone; off-white supports clean contrast, while darker neutrals help build a restrained palette around it.
Where does #044444 work best?
Use #044444 as a dominant background for dark-mode interfaces, aerospace-inspired branding, dashboards, or moody editorial layouts. Its low brightness creates a serious, grounded mood, while white text keeps content legible.
Is #044444 readable on white or black?
#044444 has a 10.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.91:1 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.