#44ACC9 Hex Color
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#44acc9 reads as a softened cyan, halfway between sky blue and teal. Gray undertones tone down its brightness, giving it a friendly, easygoing feel that suits tech interfaces and kids’ products. Its muted quality comes from mixing gray into the base. Black text hits about 8.0:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable on top.
Questions about #44acc9
What is #44acc9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #44acc9 is rgb(68, 172, 201), in HSL hsl(193, 55%, 53%) and in CMYK 66%, 14%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #44acc9?
Its muted cyan flatters warm accents like coral and terracotta, which balance the cool base. For a quieter palette, pair it with cream or charcoal. Avoid saturated blues nearby, since they flatten its softness.
Is #44acc9 readable on white or black?
#44acc9 has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.99:1 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.