#445426 Hex Color

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This dark, desaturated green carries a dusty, olive tone that feels grounded and serious. As a base color, #445426 works well in moody, nature-inspired branding or organic product design. It can appear muddy in large areas, so pair it with crisp white or soft cream to maintain readability. The hex code for this dim, earthy shade is #445426.

Questions about #445426

What is #445426 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #445426 is rgb(68, 84, 38), in HSL hsl(81, 38%, 24%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 55%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #445426 for balanced design?
Because #445426 is a muted, earthy olive, it benefits from high-contrast partners that provide brightness and clarity. Pair it with a sharp off-white or a soft cream to prevent the design from feeling too muddy or heavy.
Is #445426 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #445426 as a text color on a standard white background generally passes WCAG accessibility standards for normal text, but always verify specific contrast ratios. It provides a softer, more organic alternative to standard black or charcoal text.
Is #445426 readable on white or black?
#445426 has a 8.26:1 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.