#435A66 Hex Color
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Dark slate blue shows up when a design needs depth without going black. The hex code #435a66 is muted and ashy, sitting between navy and gray. It earns its keep as a supporting tone in finance and tech layouts, and looks richer against warm coral or muted brass than against plain white. White text passes on it at about 7.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #435a66
What is #435a66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #435a66 is rgb(67, 90, 102), in HSL hsl(201, 21%, 33%) and in CMYK 34%, 12%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #435a66?
Warm accents like coral, muted brass, and terracotta bring out the blue in #435a66 and keep it from turning flat. Cool grays and deep navy also work for layered, low-key layouts.
Is #435a66 readable on white or black?
#435a66 has a 7.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.89:1 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.