#44897E Hex Color
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Muted, grayed-down teal. #44897e carries a green undertone that keeps it cool without going icy, and its low saturation reads calm instead of sleepy. It holds up as a dominant base in wellness or healthcare branding, though it can turn muddy beside muted yellows. Black text hits about 5.1:1 contrast on it, so small copy stays readable.
Questions about #44897e
What is #44897e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #44897e is rgb(68, 137, 126), in HSL hsl(170, 34%, 40%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 8%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #44897e?
Warm earth tones sharpen its cool, grayed undertone, so build palettes around terracotta, sand, or soft ochre. Cream text also reads better on it than stark white.
Is #44897e readable on white or black?
#44897e has a 4.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.12:1 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.