#446B6A color
The hex color #446B6A is a dark, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.7% red, 42% green and 41.6% blue (68, 107, 106).
Its hue angle is 178°, with 22% saturation and 34% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 36% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Moonlit Forest (#3E6D6A), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.9:1).
#446B6A color codes
| HEX | #446B6A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(68, 107, 106) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.7%, 42%, 41.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(178, 22%, 34%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(178, 36%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 0%, 1%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.44, -13.95, -3.81) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.44, 14.46, 195.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.242, 12.784, 15.561) | |
| Decimal | 4483946 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #446B6A, 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 #446B6A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.9:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #446B6A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.9:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
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 #446B6A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#66676aProtanopia
no red cones#5f626aDeuteranopia
no green cones#356d6bTritanopia
no blue cones#646464Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #446b6a; }
.text { color: #446b6a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #446b6a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(68 107 106 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #446b6a, #44596b); }
Similar colors
#3e6d6aMoonlit Forest#4e7376Rogue Waters#366d68Deep Pool Teal#407577Ming#447777Tropical Rain#405e5cRosemary#39636aMediterranea#41767bOcean Slumber
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #446B6A?
- #446B6A is a dark, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Moonlit Forest. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #446B6A?
- The RGB value is 68, 107, 106: 68 red, 107 green and 106 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #446B6A?
- The complementary color is #6B4445, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #446B6A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.56:1 and white text 5.9:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.