#44A1A0 Hex Color
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This muted teal sits between cool blue and green, offering a professional, grounded look. Because of its steady, unsaturated nature, #44a1a0 serves as a reliable secondary tone for tech and communication interfaces. It pairs effectively with charcoal grays for a modern, high-contrast finish. Since it maintains a 6.9:1 contrast ratio with black text, you can confidently use this hex code for readable, small-scale body copy.
Questions about #44a1a0
What is #44a1a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #44a1a0 is rgb(68, 161, 160), in HSL hsl(179, 41%, 45%) and in CMYK 58%, 0%, 1%, 37%.
What colors pair best with #44a1a0 for a modern look?
Can I use #44a1a0 for body text in user interfaces?
Yes, #44a1a0 provides a strong 6.9:1 contrast ratio against white backgrounds, which meets standard accessibility requirements for readable, small-scale body copy. It offers a softer, less harsh alternative to pure black while maintaining excellent legibility for long-form content.
Is #44a1a0 readable on white or black?
#44a1a0 has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.85:1 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.