#43494D Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #43494d is a blue-gray with ashy undertones and low saturation. Its restrained depth suits security, finance, government, and technology interfaces, creating a serious, controlled mood. Use it as a dominant dark-mode background with white text, which reaches about 9.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #43494d.
Questions about #43494d
What is #43494d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #43494d is rgb(67, 73, 77), in HSL hsl(204, 7%, 28%) and in CMYK 13%, 5%, 0%, 70%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #43494d?
#43494d pairs well with white, pale gray, and muted blue or teal accents, which preserve its cool, controlled character while adding separation; warm cream can soften the palette without overpowering the dark blue-gray base.
Does #43494d read as warm or cool?
#43494d reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue channel is slightly stronger than its red channel, while low saturation and an ashy cast keep the coolness understated rather than vivid. It creates a quiet, serious feel in interfaces and branding.
Is #43494d readable on white or black?
#43494d has a 9.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.29:1 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.