Galaxy Express color: hex code #444499
Galaxy Express has the hex code #444499. It is a desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.7% red, 26.7% green and 60% blue (68, 68, 153).
Its hue angle is 240°, with 38% saturation and 43% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 56% cyan, 56% magenta, 0% yellow and 40% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.29:1).
Galaxy Express (#444499) color codes
| HEX | #444499 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(68, 68, 153) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.7%, 26.7%, 60%) | |
| HSL | hsl(240, 38%, 43%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(240, 56%, 60%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(56%, 56%, 0%, 40%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(33.27, 25.23, -46.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(33.27, 53.1, 298.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.199, 7.662, 31.072) | |
| Decimal | 4474009 | |
| Short hex | #449 |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Galaxy Express, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #444499 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #444499 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #444499 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#0e529cProtanopia
no red cones#004b97Deuteranopia
no green cones#1b5768Tritanopia
no blue cones#4e4e4eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #444499; }
.text { color: #444499; }
.border { border: 2px solid #444499; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(68 68 153 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #444499, #6f4499); }Similar colors
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See #444499 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #444499?
- #444499 is a desaturated blue known as Galaxy Express. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Galaxy Express?
- The RGB value is 68, 68, 153: 68 red, 68 green and 153 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Galaxy Express?
- The complementary color is #999944, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #444499?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.53:1 and white text 8.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.