#44B4D4 Hex Color
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Not a loud tropical blue, #44b4d4 is a pastel sky blue with a softened edge, like mixing gray into a brighter cyan. Its muted quality makes a dependable base for app backgrounds, kids’ products, and spring layouts. Pair it with coral for energy or deep navy for trust. Black text reads clearly on it at 8.7:1, so this hex code works behind small type.
Questions about #44b4d4
What is #44b4d4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #44b4d4 is rgb(68, 180, 212), in HSL hsl(193, 63%, 55%) and in CMYK 68%, 15%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #44b4d4?
Coral gives #44b4d4 a fresh, springlike pop, while deep navy grounds it for trust-heavy layouts like healthcare or finance. Warm sand and terracotta keep its cool tone from feeling sterile.
Is #44b4d4 readable on white or black?
#44b4d4 has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.72:1 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.