#436099 Hex Color
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#436099 is a dusty, unsaturated blue with cool, inky undertones. This muted shade projects seriousness and restraint, making it a reliable choice for corporate branding, technology, and legal interfaces. Because it offers a 6.2:1 contrast ratio against white text, it works well for readable UI backgrounds or smaller supporting elements. The hex code for this dim, professional blue is #436099.
Questions about #436099
What is #436099 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #436099 is rgb(67, 96, 153), in HSL hsl(220, 39%, 43%) and in CMYK 56%, 37%, 0%, 40%.
What color palettes pair well with #436099?
This unsaturated blue functions best when balanced by high-contrast neutrals. Pair #436099 with crisp white or light gray for readable UI elements, or use deep charcoal to ground the design and emphasize its professional, inky character.
Is #436099 readable on white or black?
#436099 has a 6.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.37:1 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.