#434378 Hex Color
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Old denim left in the shade comes close to this muted indigo. The hex code #434378 reads dark and dusty, with a gray-purple undertone that keeps it from looking like plain navy. Use it as a background or supporting tone in a 60/30/10 palette rather than an accent, since it can turn muddy in small doses. White text on it hits about 9.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #434378
What is #434378 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #434378 is rgb(67, 67, 120), in HSL hsl(240, 28%, 37%) and in CMYK 44%, 44%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #434378?
Burgundy and dusty rose make #434378 look richer than the usual gray pairings. Muted gold or warm terracotta also work when you want contrast without losing the moody feel.
Is #434378 readable on white or black?
#434378 has a 9.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.31:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.