#444847 Hex Color
Grounded and moody dark grey tone
This dark, muted grey offers a grounded, professional foundation for minimalist interfaces. Because #444847 has low saturation, it functions better as a supporting background than a primary accent. It pairs effectively with off-white text to maintain high readability. Since the hex code #444847 is quite dim, use it in large areas to anchor moody designs where you want stability without the starkness of pure black.
Questions about #444847
What is #444847 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #444847 is rgb(68, 72, 71), in HSL hsl(165, 3%, 27%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 1%, 72%.
How should I use #444847 in web design?
Use #444847 as a stable background color when pure black feels too intense for your design. It pairs excellently with off-white or soft cream text, maintaining high readability while creating a sophisticated, grounded aesthetic for minimalist user interfaces.
Does #444847 have any specific color undertones?
While primarily a neutral grey, #444847 contains faint green undertones that give it a slightly organic, earth-bound quality. This nuance makes it feel less sterile than standard charcoal, providing a softer, more approachable foundation for complex UI components.
Is #444847 readable on white or black?
#444847 has a 9.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.26:1 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.