#444F56 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #444f56 is a blue-gray with dusty, ashy undertones and low saturation. Its serious, controlled character suits finance, security, technology, and government branding. Use the hex code #444f56 as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about 8.4:1 contrast, or pair it with warm ivory for a softer interface.
Questions about #444f56
What is #444f56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #444f56 is rgb(68, 79, 86), in HSL hsl(203, 12%, 30%) and in CMYK 21%, 8%, 0%, 66%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #444f56?
#444f56 pairs well with warm ivory, white, and pale cool tints; warm neutrals soften its ashy depth, while lighter blue-grays preserve a clean, restrained interface without competing with its low-saturation character.
Is #444f56 warm or cool?
#444f56 reads as a cool color because its blue component is higher than its red and green components, while its muted saturation keeps the effect restrained rather than icy or vivid.
Is #444f56 readable on white or black?
#444f56 has a 8.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.49:1 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.