#447F74 Hex Color
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#447f74 is a muted, dusty teal with a noticeable gray cast. Its low saturation keeps it steady rather than showy, which suits wellness, healthcare, and communication brands. It works best as a dominant base or UI background, and white text passes AA contrast on it at about 4.6:1. Pair it with terracotta or warm sand to offset the cool cast.
Questions about #447f74
What is #447f74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #447f74 is rgb(68, 127, 116), in HSL hsl(169, 30%, 38%) and in CMYK 46%, 0%, 9%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #447f74?
Warm contrasts like terracotta and dusty coral offset the cool gray-green cast of #447f74, so palettes feel balanced instead of cold. Charcoal and cream also work for a quieter scheme.
Is #447f74 readable on white or black?
#447f74 has a 4.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.53:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.