#434A9C Hex Color
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Reach for this shade when a design needs a night sky background or a denim-wash mood. The hex code #434a9c is a dark, muted indigo that reads cool and serious without going electric. Its low saturation keeps large areas calm, and white text hits about 7.8:1 contrast, so small copy stays readable. Burgundy or brass accents make it feel richer.
Questions about #434a9c
What is #434a9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #434a9c is rgb(67, 74, 156), in HSL hsl(235, 40%, 44%) and in CMYK 57%, 53%, 0%, 39%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #434a9c?
Warm accents like burgundy, brass, or terracotta bring out its depth, while soft creams lighten it without washing it out. Skip sitting it next to brighter blues, which make it read dull.
Is #434a9c readable on white or black?
#434a9c has a 7.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.69:1 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.