#43ABD8 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#43abd8 is a cool, lightly muted blue with a clear cyan undertone and medium-light value. Its steady, dependable character suits technology, healthcare, finance, and security interfaces. Use it as a supporting brand color or generous UI accent rather than fine text on white. The hex code #43abd8 supports black text at about 8.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #43abd8
What is #43abd8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #43abd8 is rgb(67, 171, 216), in HSL hsl(198, 66%, 55%) and in CMYK 69%, 21%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #43abd8 in a design?
#43abd8 pairs well with charcoal and warm off-white, which temper its cool cyan cast without flattening it; muted navy can build a more serious palette, while terracotta adds a restrained complementary accent for buttons or calls to action.
Where does #43abd8 work best in a visual system?
#43abd8 works best as a supporting brand color, navigation highlight, or broad UI panel because its medium-light value stays visible without overwhelming the layout, especially in dashboards, healthcare tools, and security products. Use dark text over it for labels and controls.
Is #43abd8 readable on white or black?
#43abd8 has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.05:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.