#43858C Hex Color
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This dusty, muted cyan sits comfortably in the mid-tones. With its ashy, cool quality, #43858c functions best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs well with soft creams or charcoal grays, making it a reliable choice for technical branding or modern interfaces. Since black text provides excellent contrast, this hex code works reliably for small-scale typography and readable UI elements.
Questions about #43858c
What is #43858c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #43858c is rgb(67, 133, 140), in HSL hsl(186, 35%, 41%) and in CMYK 52%, 5%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair best with the muted cyan of #43858c?
Is #43858c readable on white or black?
#43858c has a 4.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.97:1 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.