#43519A Hex Color
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This muted indigo feels restrained, combining a cool, dusty character with a serious, matte finish. Because it is somewhat unsaturated, #43519a works best as a moody background or a grounding neutral rather than a dominant pop of color. It creates excellent contrast with white text, which clears the 7.3:1 ratio requirement easily. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to prevent the palette from feeling too bleak.
Questions about #43519a
What is #43519a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #43519a is rgb(67, 81, 154), in HSL hsl(230, 39%, 43%) and in CMYK 56%, 47%, 0%, 40%.
What colors complement the restrained mood of #43519a?
Pair #43519a with warm creams or soft, light gray tones to prevent the palette from feeling too cold or bleak. If you need a secondary accent, a subtle terracotta provides just enough warmth to create a balanced, sophisticated contrast.
Is #43519a readable on white or black?
#43519a has a 7.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.88:1 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.