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#44527E color code is #44527E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #44527e.

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#44527E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #44527E is 0.0877. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.63:1 against white and 2.75:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#44527E on white7.63:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#44527E on black2.75:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #44527E7.63:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #44527E2.75:1Fail

#44527E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #44527E?+
The hex code for #44527E is #44527E. In RGB it's rgb(68, 82, 126), and in HSL it's hsl(226, 30%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #44527E?+
#44527E in RGB is (68, 82, 126). Written in CSS: rgb(68, 82, 126).
What is the CMYK value of #44527E?+
#44527E converts to CMYK(46%, 35%, 0%, 51%) for print. Hex equivalent is #44527E.
Is #44527e a warm or cool color?+
#44527E (#44527E) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 226° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #44527e belong to?+
#44527E belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 226°, 30%, 38% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #44527e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#44527E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.63:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #44527e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #44527E (#44527E) is 19-4241 Denim, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #44527E in design

Practical guidance for using #44527e (#44527E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #44527E (#44527E) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.6:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #44527e text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #44527E (#44527E) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#44527E flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#44527E works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.