#446D77 color
The hex color #446D77 is a dark, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.7% red, 42.7% green and 46.7% blue (68, 109, 119).
Its hue angle is 192°, with 27% saturation and 37% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 43% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow and 53% black.
The closest named color is Winter Storm (#4B7079), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.68:1).
#446D77 color codes
| HEX | #446D77 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(68, 109, 119) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.7%, 42.7%, 46.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(192, 27%, 37%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(192, 43%, 47%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(43%, 8%, 0%, 53%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(43.5, -11.49, -10.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(43.5, 15.28, 221.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.181, 13.497, 19.465) | |
| Decimal | 4484471 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #446D77, 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 #446D77 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.68:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #446D77 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.68:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.7:1 | 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 #446D77 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#666a78Protanopia
no red cones#5e6477Deuteranopia
no green cones#2e7170Tritanopia
no blue cones#676767Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #446d77; }
.text { color: #446d77; }
.border { border: 2px solid #446d77; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(68 109 119 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #446d77, #445477); }
Similar colors
#4b7079Winter Storm#49747fHydro#306a78Ocean’s Embrace#4e7376Rogue Waters#39636aMediterranea#33616aAfter the Storm#41767bOcean Slumber#206874Persian Mosaic
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #446D77?
- #446D77 is a dark, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Winter Storm. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #446D77?
- The RGB value is 68, 109, 119: 68 red, 109 green and 119 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #446D77?
- The complementary color is #774E44, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #446D77?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.7:1 and white text 5.68:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.