#445259 Hex Color
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A muted, ink-like blue-grey, #445259 projects serious restraint. This desaturated tone excels as a background color for financial or security dashboards where clarity is essential. With an 8.1:1 contrast ratio against white text, it ensures your interface remains readable in dark mode. Avoid using it for small accents, as the color can appear muddy when isolated from larger elements.
Questions about #445259
What is #445259 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #445259 is rgb(68, 82, 89), in HSL hsl(200, 13%, 31%) and in CMYK 24%, 8%, 0%, 65%.
How does #445259 perform in digital interface design?
#445259 offers excellent readability for dark mode interfaces, providing an 8.1:1 contrast ratio against white text. Because this tone is highly desaturated and muted, it functions best as a large-scale background rather than a small, isolated accent element.
What colors pair well with the blue-grey tone of #445259?
This color anchors well against soft off-white or light cool grey tones to maintain a professional, clean aesthetic. To add warmth without losing the serious mood, try pairing it with muted mustard accents for a balanced, modern visual hierarchy.
Is #445259 readable on white or black?
#445259 has a 8.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.59:1 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.