#445959 Hex Color
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#445959 is a dark, muted cyan with strong gray undertones and a matte, almost charcoal finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, mysterious mood that suits technology, aerospace, and moody branding. Use the hex code as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 7.4:1 contrast, or pair it with pale coral for focused accents.
Questions about #445959
What is #445959 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #445959 is rgb(68, 89, 89), in HSL hsl(180, 13%, 31%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 0%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #445959?
#445959 pairs well with pale coral for warm accents, while white and warm off-white create balanced contrast without overpowering its dark, gray-muted character when used in interfaces, branding, and editorial layouts.
What mood does #445959 create?
#445959 creates a serious, mysterious mood through its low saturation, cool cyan cast, and charcoal-like darkness, making it suitable for technology, aerospace, dashboards, and moody brand systems that need a restrained visual foundation.
Is #445959 readable on white or black?
#445959 has a 7.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.81:1 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.