#44A080 Hex Color
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#44a080 is an unsaturated, cool teal with moderate lightness and a softened green undertone. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a clear, composed feel, supporting trust without becoming clinical. The hex code #44a080 works well as a supporting tone in healthcare, wellness, or technology palettes, especially beside charcoal text, which achieves about 6.6:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #44a080
What is #44a080 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #44a080 is rgb(68, 160, 128), in HSL hsl(159, 40%, 45%) and in CMYK 58%, 0%, 20%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #44a080?
#44a080 pairs well with charcoal text and warm terracotta accents, which add contrast without making its muted green cast feel harsh. Cream or soft sand can support a warmer hospitality palette, while navy creates a more formal technology look.
Is #44a080 readable on white or black?
#44a080 has a 3.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.58:1 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.