#445454 Hex Color

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This dark, muted cyan offers a grounded, serious tone for moody interfaces or modern technical branding. Because it sits at a low saturation, it serves as a steady base rather than an accent. The hex code for this color is #445454. It provides excellent accessibility for text, offering a high 7.9:1 contrast ratio against white type, making it a reliable choice for readable, dark-mode body copy.

Questions about #445454

What is #445454 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #445454 is rgb(68, 84, 84), in HSL hsl(180, 11%, 30%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 0%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #445454?
Because #445454 is a muted, desaturated cyan, it harmonizes beautifully with cream or light beige tones to soften the overall interface. For a more modern, technical look, combine it with crisp white accents or subtle slate grays.
Is #445454 readable on white or black?
#445454 has a 7.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.64:1 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.