#435D97 Hex Color

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This muted blue carries a serious, professional undertone perfect for finance or technology interfaces. Its dusty quality makes it less aggressive than primary blues, serving well as a calm, grounded background color. White text provides a readable 6.5:1 contrast, so it works effectively for UI elements. The hex code #435d97 offers a stable foundation for design layouts that need to feel authoritative.

Questions about #435d97

What is #435d97 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #435d97 is rgb(67, 93, 151), in HSL hsl(221, 39%, 43%) and in CMYK 56%, 38%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #435d97?
Because of its dusty, muted nature, #435d97 pairs beautifully with neutrals like warm gray or soft creams to keep the design grounded. For a more modern, high-tech contrast, try pairing it with a sharp mustard yellow to add a pop of energy.
Is #435d97 readable on white or black?
#435d97 has a 6.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.25:1 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.