#435A60 Hex Color
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This dusty, slate-like cyan balances low saturation with a dense, grounded presence. Because it sits comfortably between blue and grey, #435a60 functions best as a moody background or a grounding element in tech-focused interfaces. It offers excellent contrast for white text, ensuring readability in dark mode designs. Pair this hex code with vibrant ochre accents to cut through its serious, understated tone.
Questions about #435a60
What is #435a60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #435a60 is rgb(67, 90, 96), in HSL hsl(192, 18%, 32%) and in CMYK 30%, 6%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #435a60 in a design project?
Is #435a60 suitable for text on a white background?
While #435a60 provides a sophisticated look, it may fail standard web accessibility contrast ratios when placed directly over a white background. It is much more effective as a background color for light or white typography in dark-themed UI components.
Is #435a60 readable on white or black?
#435a60 has a 7.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.87:1 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.