Color swatch image showing #444C43 with RGB(68,76,67) values

#444C43 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #444C43 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#444C43 Color Information

#444C43 RGB value is (68, 76, 67). The hex color red value is 68, green is 76, and blue is 67. Its HSL format shows a hue of 113°, saturation of 6 percent, and lightness of 28 percent. The CMYK process values are 11 percent, 0 percent, 12 percent, 70 percent.

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#444C43 Color Meaning

Color #444C43 evokes cosmic neutrality and technological calm. #444C43 cool, desaturated gray-green mimics the void between stars—neither warm nor cold, but observant. Color #444C43 functions as a modern neutral that avoids the sterility of pure gray while resisting emotional pull. Color #444C43 is the backdrop for focus. In UI/UX design, #444C43 tone reduces eye strain during prolonged use, especially in data dashboards and control rooms. Its subtle green undertone counters the blue-light fatigue common in digital environments. Unlike warmer greys that feel domestic, color #444C43 feels calibrated—like instrument panels or satellite housings. Culturally, #444C43 references space exploration, speculative futures, and minimalist tech aesthetics. #444C43 doesn’t romanticize the cosmos; #444C43 operationalizes #444C43. Color #444C43 pairs effectively with electric blues or muted oranges to create palettes that feel both advanced and grounded—ideal for SaaS platforms and scientific communication. Color #444C43 isn’t empty—#444C43’s poised.

Color Conversion

Convert #444C43 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#444C43
RGB
rgb(68, 76, 67)
HSL
hsl(113°, 6%, 28%)
CMYK
cmyk(11%, 0%, 12%, 70%)
HSV
hsv(113°, 12%, 30%)
XYZ
5.9815 6.8031 6.3081
Yxy
6.8031 0.3133 0.3563
Hunter Lab
26.0828 -0.1175 0.0845
CIE-Lab
31.3543 -5.2327 4.2571

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red68 / 255 (27%)
27%
Green76 / 255 (30%)
30%
Blue67 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Key (Black)70 / 100 (70%)
70%

Color Variations

#444C43 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#444C43 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #444C43 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#444C43

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

8.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #444C43 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#444C43

protanopia

#474845

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #444C43;

Text Color

color: #444C43;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #444C43;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #444C4340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #444C43;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #444C43 0%, #2b2f2a 100%);

#444C43 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #444C43 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.