#446CAB Color Information

Hex color code: #446CAB

A subtle blue shade, #446CAB appears as (68, 108, 171) in RGB and (217°, 43%, 47%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:
Color NameSteel Blue
HEX
#446CAB
RGB
68, 108, 171
HSL
217°, 43%, 47%
CMYK
60%, 37%, 0%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #446CAB;
background-color: #446CAB;
border-color: #446CAB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #446CAB;
border: 2px solid #446CAB;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#446CAB]
text-[#446CAB]
border-[#446CAB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_446CAB]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #446CAB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #446CAB; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #446CAB; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #446CAB; background-color: #446CAB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #446CAB20; border-left: 4px solid #446CAB; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #446CAB; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #446CAB in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

68, 108, 171

Red: 68 / Green: 108 / Blue: 171

HSL

217°, 43%, 47%

Hue: 217° / Saturation: 43% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

60%, 37%, 0%, 33%

Cyan: 60% / Magenta: 37% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 33%

What color is #446CAB?

#446CAB is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #446CAB to RGB:

rgb(68, 108, 171)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #446CAB to HSL:

hsl(217, 43%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #446CAB to CMYK:

cmyk(60%, 37%, 0%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle blue tone, #446CAB has RGB (68, 108, 171) and HSL (217°, 43%, 47%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #446CAB is #AB8444, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #449FAB.

Use #446CAB in CSS: color: #446CAB or background-color: #446CAB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #446CAB

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 3.98:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #446CAB?

#446CAB is a gentle blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #446CAB?

#446CAB in RGB is (68, 108, 171) - 68 red, 108 green, and 171 blue.

How to use #446CAB in CSS?

Use #446CAB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #446CAB?

#AB8444 (complementary), #449FAB (analogous), and #2F4975 (lighter shade) work well with #446CAB.