#44505C Hex Color
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#44505c is a dark, muted blue-gray with dusty, ashy undertones and a matte, restrained finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, dependable mood suited to finance, technology, government, and security interfaces. Use this hex code as a supporting tone or dark UI background, where white text provides strong readability at about an 8.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #44505c
What is #44505c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #44505c is rgb(68, 80, 92), in HSL hsl(210, 15%, 31%) and in CMYK 26%, 13%, 0%, 64%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #44505c a warm or cool color?
#44505c reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue component outweighs its red component, while low saturation keeps the effect dusty rather than vivid, making it well suited to restrained interfaces, navigation bars, cards, and supporting surfaces.
What colors pair well with #44505c?
Pair #44505c with off-white and cool gray for a clean, low-drama interface, or use muted terracotta as a warm accent in small doses to add energy without overwhelming its restrained blue-gray base.
Is #44505c readable on white or black?
#44505c has a 8.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.54:1 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.