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What color is 444949?

The RGB color code for color number #444949 is RGB(68, 73, 73). In the RGB color model, #444949 has a red value of 68, a green value of 73, and a blue value of 73. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 71.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 180° (degrees), 3.5 % saturation, and 27.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #444949 has a hue of 180° (degrees), 6.8 % saturation and 28.6 % brightness/value.



Color 444949 is cool or warm?

Color 444949 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #444949? (For interior and product design)

444949 has an LRV of nearly 6. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#444949

Light Color


Compare LRV 6 of #444949 with dark and light Color




Is #444949 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 444949 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #444949 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(68, 73, 73)
Red
68 (26.7%)
Green
73 (28.6%)
Blue
73 (28.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.85%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
71.37%

HSL

HSL(180deg, 3.5 %, 27.6 %)

Hue
180°
Saturation
3.55 %.
Lightness
27.65 %.

RYB

RYB(134, 148, 162)
Red
134 (52.6%)
Yellow
148 (58.1%)
Blue
162 (63.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
180°
Saturation
6.85 %.
Brightness / Value
28.63 %.

HWB

H: 180°

W: 26.67 %

B: 71.37 %

XYZ

X : 5.97

Y : 6.48

Z : 7.24

YXY

Y1 : 6.48

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 73.33%

M : 71.37%

Y : 71.37%


LRV

~ 6.5 %

Munsell Color System

2BG 2.9/0.6

CIE-Lab

L : 30.58

A : -2.04

B : -0.71

CIE-Lch

L : 30.58

C : 2.16

H : 199.19

CIE-Luv

L : 30.58

U : -2.6

V : -0.57

Hunter-Lab

L : 25.45

A : -2.66

B : 0.95






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #444949


Here are the colors similar to 444949. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#3F3F3F
Shadow Gray
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#555555
Davy's gray
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#353839
Onyx
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#36454F
Charcoal
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 444949.


#3F4444
PANTONE 446 C
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#41474B
PANTONE 10393 C
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#4E5458
PANTONE 10392 C
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#505759
PANTONE 445 C
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 444949.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 444949.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 444949.


#444444
BS 16-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#4D4E51
BS 02-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#323638
BS 18-B-27 - Grey
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 444949.


#45494E
RAL 7024 - Graphite Gray
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#4F5250
RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#374345
RAL 7026 - Granite Gray
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#383E42
RAL 7016 - Anthracite Gray
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)


Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag



#464646
WordPress WP Dark Gray
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #444949


Here are the paint colors similar to 444949. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 444949 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #444949 to Dunn-Edwards


#474C4D
Black Lead (DE 6322)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#45494D
Salem Black (DE 6343)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#414549
Stargazing (DE 6336)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#474A4E
Black Bay (DEA 188)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color 444949 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #444949 to Behr


#434442
Broadway (PPU18-20)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#4E5152
Satin Black (PPU26-01)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#3E474C
Winter Way (PPU25-23)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 444949 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #444949 to Sherwin Williams


#484C49
Rock Bottom (SW 7062)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#3D484C
Mount Etna (SW 7625)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#434341
Iron Ore (SW 7069)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#44484D
Cyberspace (SW 7076)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 444949 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #444949 to Benjamin Moore


#444647
Graphite (1603)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#4B4E4E
Nightfall (1596)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#404343
Notre Dame (CSP-570)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#4B4D4F
Cheating Heart (1617)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 444949 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #444949 to Valspar


#46484A
Muskeg Grey (4005-2C)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#4E5150
Muted Ebony (4008-2C)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#484B50
Hematite (4006-2C)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#3A4044
Chimney Smoke (4010-1)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 444949 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #444949 to PPG Paints


#434B4F
Black Forest (PPG1012-7)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#3D4645
Dark As Night (PPG14-05)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#474C50
Witchcraft (PPG1037-7)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#464544
Onyx (PPG1011-7)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#444949 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



444949
Shadow Gray*

494444
Shadow Gray*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #444949?

Color that best contrast with #444949 is #494444, color name is Shadow Gray*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #444949?

Complementary or Opposite color for #444949 is #494444, color name is Shadow Gray*.





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