#44C4C6 Hex Color
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A light, cool cyan with a slight blue undertone and medium saturation. Its clear, refreshing character suits spring branding, children’s products, communication interfaces, and aerospace graphics. Use it as a supporting tone or broad background, pairing it with charcoal for crisp contrast. The hex code #44c4c6 supports black text at about a 10:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #44c4c6
What is #44c4c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #44c4c6 is rgb(68, 196, 198), in HSL hsl(181, 53%, 52%) and in CMYK 66%, 1%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #44c4c6?
#44c4c6 pairs well with charcoal for crisp contrast, navy for a deeper cool palette, and warm coral or terracotta accents that balance its refreshing cyan character without visually overwhelming it. Use white for airy layouts, but check contrast when text sits over the cyan.
Is #44c4c6 warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#44c4c6 reads as a cool cyan because its hue leans blue, creating a clear, refreshing mood that feels friendly and energetic, making it useful for spring branding, interfaces, and airy product designs.
Is #44c4c6 readable on white or black?
#44c4c6 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.95:1 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.