#43454B Hex Color
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#43454b is a dark, muted blue-gray with a cool indigo cast and ashy low saturation. Its serious, dependable character suits technology, finance, security, and moody interfaces. Use the hex code as a dominant dark base with brighter accents, since it can feel heavy across large areas. White text reads clearly against it, supporting accessible body copy.
Questions about #43454b
What is #43454b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #43454b is rgb(67, 69, 75), in HSL hsl(225, 6%, 28%) and in CMYK 11%, 8%, 0%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #43454b?
It pairs well with muted burgundy, dusty lavender, and warm off-white, which add contrast without breaking its restrained mood. For interfaces, reserve brighter accents for calls to action and keep the surrounding palette lighter to prevent the dark base from feeling dense.
Is #43454b readable on white or black?
#43454b has a 9.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.19:1 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.