#44AA99 Hex Color
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The #44aa99 hex code creates a cool, moderately muted teal with balanced green and blue undertones. Its restrained saturation gives healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces a clear, composed feel. Use it as a supporting color with charcoal or warm white, while black text remains highly readable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #44aa99
What is #44aa99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #44aa99 is rgb(68, 170, 153), in HSL hsl(170, 43%, 47%) and in CMYK 60%, 0%, 10%, 33%.
Which colors pair well with #44aa99?
The #44aa99 hex color pairs well with warm white, charcoal, navy, and terracotta, balancing its cool teal base while adding enough visual contrast and warmth for calm interfaces, editorial layouts, and restrained accent palettes.
Does #44aa99 look warm or cool?
The #44aa99 hex color reads as cool because its blue-green balance leans toward teal rather than yellow-green, while its moderate saturation keeps the effect composed instead of vivid for wellness, healthcare, and technology interfaces.
Is #44aa99 readable on white or black?
#44aa99 has a 2.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.45:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.