#444951 Hex Color
Dark slate with a grey edge
Not quite grey and not quite navy, #444951 sits somewhere between the two. This dark, dusty blue carries ashy undertones and reads serious without feeling heavy. Its low saturation makes it a dependable base for dark mode UI and moody branding, where it stays calmer than true navy. White text reaches about 9.1:1 contrast against it, so small body copy passes WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #444951
What is #444951 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #444951 is rgb(68, 73, 81), in HSL hsl(217, 9%, 29%) and in CMYK 16%, 10%, 0%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #444951?
Warm accents like terracotta or amber keep #444951 from reading flat, since its grey undertone needs a bit of heat nearby. Cool pale blues tend to wash it out.
Is #444951 readable on white or black?
#444951 has a 9.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.31:1 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.