#446168 Hex Color
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#446168 is a dark, muted cyan with cool gray and blue-green undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, misty mood suited to dark interfaces, technology branding, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with warm ivory or muted coral accents. White text has about 6.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #446168.
Questions about #446168
What is #446168 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #446168 is rgb(68, 97, 104), in HSL hsl(192, 21%, 34%) and in CMYK 35%, 7%, 0%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #446168?
#446168 pairs well with warm ivory, muted coral, and terracotta, whose warmth offsets its cool blue-green undertones while preserving the shade’s subdued, misty character in interfaces, brand palettes, and editorial layouts. Use warm accents sparingly for balance.
How does #446168 affect mood and design?
#446168 reads as cool, muted, and serious because its blue-green hue is softened by gray and low saturation, making it suitable for dark interfaces, technology branding, dashboards, and atmospheric backgrounds.
Is #446168 readable on white or black?
#446168 has a 6.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.15:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.