#44242C Hex Color
Dusty plum with a serious mood
Dark and heavily muted, #44242c is a dusty pink with brown-plum undertones and a matte, serious mood. It suits moody branding, romance, fashion, and nightlife designs, especially as a supporting tone or dark UI background. White text has strong contrast here, while large solid areas may feel heavy. The hex code for this shade is #44242c.
Questions about #44242c
What is #44242c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #44242c is rgb(68, 36, 44), in HSL hsl(345, 31%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 35%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #44242c?
#44242c pairs well with soft neutrals and blush tones; charcoal creates a deep tonal palette, while white adds crisp contrast for text, borders, and small interface details against the dark base.
Is #44242c warm or cool?
#44242c reads as a warm-leaning dark color because its dusty pink base is balanced by brown and plum undertones, giving it a grounded, intimate feel rather than a crisp or icy appearance.
Is #44242c readable on white or black?
#44242c has a 13.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.53:1 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.