#43838C Hex Color
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This muted, desaturated teal sits firmly on the cool side of the spectrum. It functions best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a primary background color. #43838c pairs beautifully with warm ochres or soft creams, which balance its inherent sterility. Since black text provides a high-contrast 4.9:1 ratio, it remains readable for interface components like buttons or icons.
Questions about #43838c
What is #43838c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #43838c is rgb(67, 131, 140), in HSL hsl(187, 35%, 41%) and in CMYK 52%, 6%, 0%, 45%.
Which colors pair well with #43838c in a design palette?
Is #43838c a suitable choice for body text or interface icons?
Yes, #43838c is an excellent choice for interface components like buttons or icons because it maintains a high-contrast 4.9:1 ratio against black text. This provides necessary readability while offering a more sophisticated look than a standard flat gray.
Is #43838c readable on white or black?
#43838c has a 4.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.86:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.