#43608C Hex Color
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#43608c is a muted, medium-dark blue with cool gray undertones and a matte, slightly dusty finish. Its low saturation gives it a serious, dependable mood suited to security, finance, technology, and government interfaces. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or dark UI base; white text reaches about 6.4:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #43608c
What is #43608c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #43608c is rgb(67, 96, 140), in HSL hsl(216, 35%, 41%) and in CMYK 52%, 31%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #43608c?
#43608c pairs well with a pale neutral for clean contrast, while muted brass or burgundy adds warmth without making the palette feel bright in restrained editorial, finance, or professional interface systems. Use warmer accents sparingly so the blue remains the visual anchor.
Is #43608c readable on white or black?
#43608c has a 6.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.29:1 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.