#44349E Hex Color
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This deep, saturated indigo feels serious and grounded. With its strong navy undertones, #44349e works best as a primary background for tech interfaces or dark mode layouts. It maintains high legibility with white text, offering a professional alternative to standard black. Avoid using it alongside other dark blues, as it tends to look muddy without a lighter, high-contrast accent color to sharpen the edges.
Questions about #44349e
What is #44349e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #44349e is rgb(68, 52, 158), in HSL hsl(249, 50%, 41%) and in CMYK 57%, 67%, 0%, 38%.
How should I use #44349e in a user interface?
Use #44349e as a deep, professional background for tech-focused dark mode interfaces. Because it maintains high legibility with white text, it serves as a sophisticated alternative to standard black, provided you pair it with high-contrast accent colors to prevent muddiness.
What colors pair well with #44349e?
Since #44349e is a dark, saturated indigo, it functions best alongside crisp, high-contrast accents to maintain visual clarity. Pair it with bright white or a light cool gray to sharpen the edges and prevent the palette from feeling too dark or muddy.
Is #44349e readable on white or black?
#44349e has a 9.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.23:1 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.