#43908E Hex Color
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#43908e is an ashy, unsaturated cyan with distinct cool undertones. This dusty blue-green offers enough contrast for legible small body text when paired with black. Because of its muted character, it works best as a supporting tone in productivity or tech interfaces rather than a dominant background. The hex code for this cool cyan is #43908e.
Questions about #43908e
What is #43908e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #43908e is rgb(67, 144, 142), in HSL hsl(178, 36%, 41%) and in CMYK 53%, 0%, 1%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #43908e?
Because #43908e is a muted, ashy tone, it works beautifully alongside neutral charcoal or soft off-whites to maintain its professional aesthetic. For a vibrant contrast, pairing it with a warm terracotta provides a complementary balance that makes the cool cyan feel less detached.
Is #43908e readable on white or black?
#43908e has a 3.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.61:1 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.