#446494 Hex Color
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#446494 is a muted, cool blue with gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained saturation suggests trust and control, making it a strong supporting tone for finance, healthcare, government, and technology designs. Use the hex code #446494 for UI panels, navigation, or branded backgrounds. White text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #446494
What is #446494 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #446494 is rgb(68, 100, 148), in HSL hsl(216, 37%, 42%) and in CMYK 54%, 32%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #446494?
#446494 pairs well with white, soft gray, muted gold, and restrained terracotta accents, creating balanced palettes that keep its cool blue base professional while adding warmth to interfaces, presentations, and branded backgrounds.
Is #446494 a warm or cool color?
#446494 reads as a cool blue because its muted blue base and gray undertones reduce warmth, giving it a calm, controlled appearance rather than the energetic feel of brighter or greener blues.
Where does #446494 work well in design?
#446494 works well in navigation, UI panels, dashboards, and branded backgrounds when a calm, dependable blue should support content without dominating it, especially in finance, healthcare, government, and technology-oriented interfaces.
Is #446494 readable on white or black?
#446494 has a 6.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.49:1 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.