#44485A Hex Color
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Grayer and more muted than true indigo, #44485a sits somewhere between slate and worn denim. Its low saturation and dark value give it a matte, almost inky character that suits dark mode backgrounds and moody editorial layouts. Use it as a dominant base rather than a small accent, since it can turn muddy next to bright colors. White text reads clearly on this hex code, with contrast well above accessibility minimums.
Questions about #44485a
What is #44485a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #44485a is rgb(68, 72, 90), in HSL hsl(229, 14%, 31%) and in CMYK 24%, 20%, 0%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #44485a?
Warm accents like terracotta or mustard keep #44485a from reading flat, while soft cream text stays legible against it. Muted mauve also blends in without clashing.
Is #44485a readable on white or black?
#44485a has a 9.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.32:1 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.