#43749E Hex Color
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This muted, slate-like blue offers a reserved, professional presence. Because it is desaturated, #43749e works well as a grounding background for corporate dashboards and security-focused interfaces where clarity matters. It offers enough contrast to support white text comfortably at standard sizes. Pair this with a warm ochre to soften its cool temperature or keep it monochromatic for a clean, stable aesthetic.
Questions about #43749e
What is #43749e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #43749e is rgb(67, 116, 158), in HSL hsl(208, 40%, 44%) and in CMYK 58%, 27%, 0%, 38%.
Does #43749e function well as a primary interface color?
Yes, #43749e provides a high-clarity, professional foundation for dashboards and security-focused applications. Because it is desaturated and cool-toned, it minimizes eye strain during extended use while offering enough contrast to support crisp, legible white text at most standard font sizes.
What colors pair best with #43749e for a balanced design?
To soften the cool temperature of #43749e, pair it with a warm ochre or terracotta to introduce an earthy contrast. For a clean, monochromatic aesthetic that feels highly structured, use lighter tints of the same blue or a dark charcoal for text.
Is #43749e readable on white or black?
#43749e has a 4.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.23:1 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.