#449291 Hex Color
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#449291 is a cool, dusty cyan with muted teal undertones and medium depth. Its low saturation gives it a steady, refreshing feel suited to communication, technology, and productivity-focused interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or dark navy. The hex code #449291 also supports readable black body text at about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #449291
What is #449291 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #449291 is rgb(68, 146, 145), in HSL hsl(179, 36%, 42%) and in CMYK 53%, 0%, 1%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #449291 in a palette?
#449291 pairs well with warm cream, dark navy, and muted terracotta, which balance its cool, dusty teal character without making the palette feel overly bright. Use cream for space, navy for structure, and terracotta as a restrained accent.
Is #449291 readable on white or black?
#449291 has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 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.