#436074 Hex Color
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#436074 is a dusty, unsaturated blue with strong gray undertones. Because it feels restrained and serious, it works best as a moody background or a professional UI element. It offers enough contrast for legible white body text, making it a reliable choice for finance or tech branding. Avoid using it alongside other muddy tones, as it shines brightest when paired with crisp, clean accents.
Questions about #436074
What is #436074 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #436074 is rgb(67, 96, 116), in HSL hsl(204, 27%, 36%) and in CMYK 42%, 17%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #436074?
#436074 works best alongside crisp, high-contrast neutrals like off-white or soft silver to keep the design from feeling too muddy. Avoid pairing it with other desaturated or dusty tones, as it needs clean, bright accents to maintain visual clarity and professionalism.
Is #436074 readable on white or black?
#436074 has a 6.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.16:1 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.