#44617D Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue carries a serious, muted quality suitable for professional interfaces. It functions as a grounding background, offering high legibility for white text at a 6.5:1 contrast ratio. Because the tone leans cool and dim, pair it with soft creams or light warm grays to balance the color. The hex code for this moody shade is #44617d.
Questions about #44617d
What is #44617d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #44617d is rgb(68, 97, 125), in HSL hsl(209, 30%, 38%) and in CMYK 46%, 22%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #44617d in a design scheme?
#44617d works best when balanced by soft creams, light warm grays, or crisp white to maintain readability. For a more sophisticated palette, try pairing this dusty blue with terracotta accents or a muted olive to introduce subtle warmth.
Is #44617d suitable for text-heavy professional interfaces?
Yes, #44617d is an excellent choice for backgrounds in professional applications because it offers a 6.5:1 contrast ratio against white text. This provides high legibility while remaining less harsh on the eyes than a standard deep navy.
Is #44617d readable on white or black?
#44617d has a 6.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.25:1 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.