#435161 Hex Color
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This dusty, inky blue carries a serious, muted tone that feels both restrained and reliable. Because it sits comfortably between grey and blue, #435161 works well as a stable background color for tech or professional interfaces. White text pops with high contrast against this dark, matte shade. Pair it with crisp, warm whites or muted ochre accents to avoid a flat appearance.
Questions about #435161
What is #435161 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #435161 is rgb(67, 81, 97), in HSL hsl(212, 18%, 32%) and in CMYK 31%, 16%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #435161 in a design?
#435161 works best when contrasted against crisp, warm whites or muted ochre accents to prevent the composition from feeling too flat. It also pairs effectively with cool, pale greys or soft cream tones to maintain a professional, high-contrast aesthetic.
Is #435161 readable on white or black?
#435161 has a 8.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.58:1 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.