#444F4A color
The hex color #444F4A is a dark gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.7% red, 31% green and 29% blue (68, 79, 74).
Its hue angle is 153°, with 7% saturation and 29% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 69% black.
The closest named color is Urban Chic (#424C4A), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.53:1).
#444F4A color codes
| HEX | #444F4A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(68, 79, 74) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.7%, 31%, 29%) | |
| HSL | hsl(153, 7%, 29%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(153, 14%, 31%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 6%, 69%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(32.51, -5.53, 1.47) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(32.51, 5.72, 165.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.416, 7.315, 7.551) | |
| Decimal | 4476746 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #444F4A, 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 #444F4A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #444F4A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.46:1 | 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 #444F4A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4e4d4aProtanopia
no red cones#4c4c4aDeuteranopia
no green cones#424f4dTritanopia
no blue cones#4c4c4cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #444f4a; }
.text { color: #444f4a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #444f4a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(68 79 74 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #444f4a, #444e4f); }
Similar colors
#424c4aUrban Chic#444b43Ancient Pine#444b4aMoonless Sky#455454All Nighter#3c463eDeep Forest#495252Dark as Night#3c4f4eNight Watch#414a4cDark Space
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #444F4A?
- #444F4A is a dark gray, closest to the named color Urban Chic. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #444F4A?
- The RGB value is 68, 79, 74: 68 red, 79 green and 74 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #444F4A?
- The complementary color is #4F4449, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #444F4A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.46:1 and white text 8.53:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.