#44658F Hex Color
Dusty Blue, Steady and Understated
Like a faded work shirt, #44658f is a dusty, matte blue with little shine. Its low saturation keeps things understated, which suits finance dashboards, healthcare portals, and government sites. It works best as a supporting tone or UI background, where white text clears WCAG AA at about 6.0:1. Next to plain white it can look washed out, so pair it with warm cream or terracotta instead.
Questions about #44658f
What is #44658f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #44658f is rgb(68, 101, 143), in HSL hsl(214, 36%, 41%) and in CMYK 52%, 29%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #44658f?
Warm earth tones lift #44658f nicely, especially terracotta and soft cream, which counter its cool, dusty finish. For darker layouts, anchor it with charcoal and let it play a supporting role rather than carrying the whole palette.
Is #44658f readable on white or black?
#44658f has a 5.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.50:1 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.