Color #44172F Color / Colour Code #44172F
This page shows the hex color code for color #44172f (#44172F). The colour is a pink tone with 49% saturation and 18% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #44172F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#44172F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 298, 328, and 358 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 328, 88, and 208 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #44172F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 328 and saturation at 49%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 328 to 13 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 328 with its complement at 148 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #44172F
Lightness variations at hue 328 and 49% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #44172F
Design Use Cases for #44172F
Balanced UI Color
At 49% saturation, #44172F strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#44172F at 18% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its pink character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Playfulness & Compassion
#44172F is in the pink range (hue 328). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #44172F (hue 328) to its complement at hue 148. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 358. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #44172f, #17442c);
CSS Code for #44172F
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About Color #44172F (#44172F)
#44172F is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 68 red, 23 green, and 47 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 328 degrees with 49% saturation and 18% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #44172F is 39/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 66% magenta, 31% yellow, and 73% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #44172F against white is 14.90:1 and against black is 1.41:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #17442C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #44172F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #431744 and #441719, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #44172F?
- #44172F is Color #44172F, a pink color (colour) with RGB(68, 23, 47), HSL(328, 49%, 18%), and CMYK(0%, 66%, 31%, 73%). Its perceived brightness is 39/255.
- Is #44172F accessible for text?
- Against white, #44172F has a contrast ratio of 14.90:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.41:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #44172F?
- The complementary colour is #17442C (hue 148). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #431744 and #441719. The triadic palette adds #2F4417 and #172F44 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #44172F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #44172f; or rgb(68, 23, 47); or hsl(328, 49%, 18%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 328 49% 18%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.