#43B0AB Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated cyan carries a muted green undertone that reads professional rather than playful. Because the hex code #43b0ab maintains high legibility with black text, it functions effectively as a base for text-heavy UI or technical dashboards. Pair it with dark charcoal grays for a clean, modern contrast. It tends to look washed out next to pure white, so reserve this shade for accents or secondary interface elements.
Questions about #43b0ab
What is #43b0ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #43b0ab is rgb(67, 176, 171), in HSL hsl(177, 45%, 48%) and in CMYK 62%, 0%, 3%, 31%.
What colors pair best with #43b0ab?
Use deep charcoal or dark slate grays to create high-contrast, modern text pairings that remain legible and professional. Avoid pairing #43b0ab directly against pure white, as the subtle green undertones can cause the color to appear washed out.
Is #43b0ab readable on white or black?
#43b0ab has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.03:1 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.