#444D3B color
The hex color #444D3B is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.7% red, 30.2% green and 23.1% blue (68, 77, 59).
Its hue angle is 90°, with 13% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 23% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Hōjicha (#424F3B), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.86:1).
#444D3B color codes
| HEX | #444D3B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(68, 77, 59) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.7%, 30.2%, 23.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(90, 13%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(90, 23%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 23%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(31.47, -7.45, 9.5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(31.47, 12.07, 128.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.827, 6.852, 5.152) | |
| Decimal | 4476219 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #444D3B, 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 #444D3B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.86:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #444D3B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.86:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.37:1 | 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 #444D3B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4f4a3aProtanopia
no red cones#4d4a3cDeuteranopia
no green cones#454b48Tritanopia
no blue cones#4a4a4aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #444d3b; }
.text { color: #444d3b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #444d3b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(68 77 59 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #444d3b, #3b4d3b); }
Similar colors
#424f3bHōjicha#4d503cKelp#4b5338Broccoli Green#394c3bMountain View#4e5a4aVerdant Hush#444b43Ancient Pine#49583eHeavy Green#3c463eDeep Forest
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #444D3B?
- #444D3B is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Hōjicha. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #444D3B?
- The RGB value is 68, 77, 59: 68 red, 77 green and 59 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #444D3B?
- The complementary color is #443B4D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #444D3B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.37:1 and white text 8.86:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.