#434EA0 Hex Color
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#434ea0 is a dim, unsaturated indigo with a moody, serious character. This cool shade functions best as a background color for dark mode interfaces, as it offers a 7.4:1 contrast ratio against white text. Because it feels somewhat heavy, pair it with muted cream or soft peach to brighten the overall palette. The hex code for this somber indigo is #434ea0.
Questions about #434ea0
What is #434ea0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #434ea0 is rgb(67, 78, 160), in HSL hsl(233, 41%, 45%) and in CMYK 58%, 51%, 0%, 37%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Why is #434ea0 considered a good choice for dark mode UI design?
#434ea0 provides an excellent 7.4:1 contrast ratio against white text, making it highly readable while remaining more sophisticated than standard black. This dim indigo offers depth without the harshness of pure black backgrounds in user interfaces.
What color palettes work best when using #434ea0?
Because #434ea0 carries a heavy, serious weight, it pairs best with muted creams, soft peaches, or pale grays to brighten the overall composition. These lighter, warmer tones balance the cool intensity of this unsaturated indigo perfectly.
Is #434ea0 readable on white or black?
#434ea0 has a 7.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.83:1 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.