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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#44555A — Charcoal
#44555A is a dark desaturated teal sitting at 194° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #44555A
- f6f8f8
- dce2e4
- c1cdd0
- a6b7bc
- 8ba1a8
- 718b94
- 5c737a
- 47595f
- 334044
- 1f2729
- 0b0e0f
Color schemes using #44555A
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#44555A FAQ
What color is #44555A?
#44555A is a shade of charcoal in the teal family. It has a hue of 194 degrees, 14% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #44555A?
#44555A is rgb(68, 85, 90) in RGB, hsl(194, 14%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 6%, 0%, 65%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #44555A?
White text on this background reaches 7.8:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.69:1.
What colors go well with #44555A?
Its direct complement is #5A4944. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5A444A and #5A5444 gives you contrast without the vibration.