#444E4E Hex Color
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The #444e4e hex code defines a dark, muted cyan with gray and blue-green undertones. Its low saturation gives it an ashy, dusty quality that feels serious, mysterious, and grounded. Use it as a dominant background for moody interfaces, aerospace, technology, or productivity designs. White text reaches about 8.6:1 contrast, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #444e4e
What is #444e4e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #444e4e is rgb(68, 78, 78), in HSL hsl(180, 7%, 29%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 0%, 69%.
Does #444e4e work as a background color?
#444e4e works well as a dark interface or layout background because its low saturation feels steady rather than vivid, while its cyan undertone adds more character than neutral charcoal in technology, productivity, and aerospace designs. Use lighter text and brighter controls for clear hierarchy.
Is #444e4e readable on white or black?
#444e4e has a 8.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.44:1 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.