#445189 Hex Color
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This muted indigo offers a dusty, understated alternative to standard navy. With its cool, inky character, #445189 works best as a moody background or a structured secondary accent. It provides high contrast when paired with stark white text, making it a reliable choice for readable UI designs. Use this hex code when you need a serious, meditative tone that avoids the harshness of a primary blue.
Questions about #445189
What is #445189 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #445189 is rgb(68, 81, 137), in HSL hsl(229, 34%, 40%) and in CMYK 50%, 41%, 0%, 46%.
How does #445189 perform in UI design?
This shade is highly readable when paired with stark white text, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds that require a serious tone. It avoids the harshness of a primary blue while maintaining enough structure to serve as a strong accent color.
What colors pair well with #445189?
Pair this muted indigo with cream or off-white tones to soften its inky character for professional branding. For a higher contrast approach, it works well alongside crisp neutrals or muted metallics, creating a sophisticated palette that remains easy on the eyes.
Is #445189 readable on white or black?
#445189 has a 7.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.78:1 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.