#446B6D color
The hex color #446B6D is a dark, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.7% red, 42% green and 42.7% blue (68, 107, 109).
Its hue angle is 183°, with 23% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 38% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 57% black.
The closest named color is Rogue Waters (#4E7376), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.88:1).
#446B6D color codes
| HEX | #446B6D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(68, 107, 109) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.7%, 42%, 42.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(183, 23%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(183, 38%, 43%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(38%, 2%, 0%, 57%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.53, -13.14, -5.49) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.53, 14.24, 202.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.401, 12.848, 16.397) | |
| Decimal | 4483949 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #446B6D, 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 #446B6D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.88:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #446B6D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.88:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.57:1 | 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 #446B6D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#66686dProtanopia
no red cones#5e626dDeuteranopia
no green cones#346e6bTritanopia
no blue cones#646464Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #446b6d; }
.text { color: #446b6d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #446b6d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(68 107 109 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #446b6d, #44566d); }
Similar colors
#4e7376Rogue Waters#3e6d6aMoonlit Forest#39636aMediterranea#407577Ming#4b7079Winter Storm#41767bOcean Slumber#447777Tropical Rain#33616aAfter the Storm
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #446B6D?
- #446B6D is a dark, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Rogue Waters. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #446B6D?
- The RGB value is 68, 107, 109: 68 red, 107 green and 109 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #446B6D?
- The complementary color is #6D4644, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #446B6D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.57:1 and white text 5.88:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.