#404444 Hex Color

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This dark, muted charcoal provides a stable foundation for minimal UI designs. It offers enough contrast for white text to remain legible, making it a reliable choice for dark mode backgrounds. Because it feels restrained rather than aggressive, it excels at supporting typography. The hex code for this neutral tone is #404444. Use it when you need professional depth without the harshness of pure black.

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What is #404444 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #404444 is rgb(64, 68, 68), in HSL hsl(180, 3%, 26%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 0%, 73%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.

What colors pair best with #404444?

Because of its neutral, slightly desaturated nature, #404444 acts as an anchor for brighter accent colors like emerald or ochre. It also pairs beautifully with soft creams or warm whites to create a balanced, high-end, and professional aesthetic for minimal branding.

Is #404444 readable on white or black?

#404444 has a 9.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.12:1 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.

#404444 Hex Color

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