#435A7E Hex Color
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#435a7e is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, controlled mood for security, finance, technology, and government designs. White text provides about 7:1 contrast, making this hex code effective for dark interface backgrounds, headings, and supporting elements.
Questions about #435a7e
What is #435a7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #435a7e is rgb(67, 90, 126), in HSL hsl(217, 31%, 38%) and in CMYK 47%, 29%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #435a7e?
#435a7e pairs well with white, soft gray, and warm beige, which balance its cool, subdued blue without competing with its serious tone across digital interfaces, branding, editorial layouts, and presentation design.
What mood does #435a7e create?
The color reads cool because its blue base is softened with gray, creating a restrained, dependable mood rather than a bright or energetic one in most lighting and interface contexts.
Is #435a7e readable on white or black?
#435a7e has a 6.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.00:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.