#444B1B color
The hex color #444B1B is a dark, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.7% red, 29.4% green and 10.6% blue (68, 75, 27).
Its hue angle is 69°, with 47% saturation and 20% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 64% yellow and 71% black.
The closest named color is Army Green (#4B5320), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.26:1).
#444B1B color codes
| HEX | #444B1B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(68, 75, 27) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.7%, 29.4%, 10.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(69, 47%, 20%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(69, 64%, 29%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 64%, 71%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(30.26, -10.81, 27.05) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(30.26, 29.13, 111.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.098, 6.34, 1.992) | |
| Decimal | 4475675 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #444B1B, 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 #444B1B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.26:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #444B1B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.26:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.27:1 | 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 #444B1B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#504716Protanopia
no red cones#50481eDeuteranopia
no green cones#484741Tritanopia
no blue cones#474747Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #444b1b; }
.text { color: #444b1b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #444b1b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(68 75 27 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #444b1b, #2c4b1b); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #444B1B?
- #444B1B is a dark, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Army Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #444B1B?
- The RGB value is 68, 75, 27: 68 red, 75 green and 27 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #444B1B?
- The complementary color is #221B4B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #444B1B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.27:1 and white text 9.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.