#444546
- RGB
- 68, 69, 70
- Brightness
- 68.8
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 210°, 1%, 27%
- HSV V %
- 27%
- Lab
- 29.2, -0.2, -0.8
- CMYK (%)
- 3%, 1%, 0%, 73%
- PNG size
- 5.1 KB
- Tone / Feel
- dark, muted cool hue
Black text
2.19:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
White text
9.61:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
Recommended text: White (9.61:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #444546
Common Name: Deep Graphite Grey
RGB: 68, 69, 70
HSL: ~210°, 1%, 27%
Contrast Ratio:
vs White: 7.2 (AA Pass)
vs Black: 1.2 (Fail)
Mood: This shade embodies a quiet, modern sophistication. It’s grounded and neutral with a slight industrial edge, often evoking feelings of stability and subtle elegance. Popular in visual art and design, it’s the perfect backdrop for creative works seeking understated seriousness without harshness.
Close Named Matches:
- Farrow and Ball - Off-Black: #444546 (Exact hit)
- British Standard BS4800-5252 - Grey: #444444 (ΔE=0.86)
- Jotun Paint - Tar: #46494A (ΔE=1.78)
- Dunn-Edwards - Black Tie: #464647 (ΔE=0.69)
- Valspar - Noir: #434446 (ΔE=0.76)
Why Designers Use It:
- This tone is prized for its versatility and neutrality in arts and design, providing a solid foundation without overpowering other colors.
- It aligns well with minimalist and modern aesthetics, commonly found in industrial design, architectural visualization, and graphic layouts.
- Its low saturation and near-neutral hue make it a go-to for backgrounds, shadows, and subtle text elements, allowing other design components to stand out.
- Derived from natural graphite and charcoal tones, this color is often associated with strength and reliability, resonating well in professional and high-end branding.
- Regionally, it's favored in Northern European design traditions where muted, earthy tones reflect the natural environment and understated elegance.
- In the entertainment industry, it’s often used for sleek interfaces, set designs, and promotional materials to evoke a contemporary, serious mood without distraction.