#446AB8 Hex Color
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Medium-dark and rather muted, #446ab8 is a cool blue with a slight gray undertone. It feels dependable and controlled, making the hex code useful for finance, security, healthcare, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting brand tone or interface color; white text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #446ab8
What is #446ab8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #446ab8 is rgb(68, 106, 184), in HSL hsl(220, 46%, 49%) and in CMYK 63%, 42%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #446ab8?
Pair #446ab8 with warm off-white, pale sand, or muted copper accents to soften its cool, controlled character. These combinations work well in finance and technology branding, where the blue needs warmth without losing its dependable tone.
Is #446ab8 readable on white or black?
#446ab8 has a 5.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.99:1 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.