#448280 Hex Color
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Reach for this dusty teal when a project needs a cool, low-key background. The hex code #448280 carries gray undertones that keep it ashy and calm, so it works best as a supporting tone behind black text, which passes AA at 4.8:1. Warm coral accents stop it from feeling flat.
Questions about #448280
What is #448280 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #448280 is rgb(68, 130, 128), in HSL hsl(178, 31%, 39%) and in CMYK 48%, 0%, 2%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #448280?
Warm coral and soft peach bring out the teal's cool side, while charcoal and cream keep it grounded. Skip pale pastels next to it, since they can wash the color out.
Is #448280 readable on white or black?
#448280 has a 4.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.75:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.