#44B1EB Hex Color
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A light, cool blue with clear cyan undertones, #44b1eb feels youthful, gentle, and dependable without becoming dull. Its fresh saturation suits healthcare, technology, finance, and spring-themed interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal; black text remains highly readable, with about 8.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #44b1eb.
Questions about #44b1eb
What is #44b1eb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #44b1eb is rgb(68, 177, 235), in HSL hsl(201, 81%, 59%) and in CMYK 71%, 25%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #44b1eb?
#44b1eb pairs well with navy for a dependable interface, charcoal for stronger contrast, and warm coral or terracotta for a lively accent that offsets its cool cyan undertone without making the palette feel harsh.
Is #44b1eb readable on white or black?
#44b1eb has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.73:1 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.