Verdigris
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Verdigris is a cool, unsaturated cyan that evokes a refreshing, airy quality. Because it sits between green and blue, it provides excellent contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for UI headers or large-type accents. The hex code #43b3ae pairs well with warm, earthy browns to ground its ethereal nature. It is ideal for modern, tech-forward branding that requires a soft, approachable aesthetic.
Questions about Verdigris
What is the hex code for Verdigris?
Verdigris is #43b3ae. In RGB that is rgb(67, 179, 174), in HSL hsl(177, 46%, 48%) and in CMYK 63%, 0%, 3%, 30%.
How should #43b3ae be used in UI design?
Use #43b3ae as an accent or header color where you need to balance a professional look with an airy, approachable feel. It offers excellent readability against black text, making it a functional choice for modern, tech-forward interfaces that require a distinct, clean personality.
Which colors pair best with Verdigris?
This shade of Verdigris pairs effectively with warm, earthy tones to ground its ethereal nature. Try combining it with terracotta for a balanced contrast or charcoal to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look suitable for professional branding and web elements.
Is Verdigris readable on white or black?
Verdigris has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.29:1 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.