#43B8D8 Hex Color
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Bright and energetic, this cyan tone demands attention. The hex code #43b8d8 performs best as an accent color in tech interfaces or branding rather than a dominant background. It offers excellent legibility, as black text provides a high 9.1:1 contrast ratio against it. If you need to mute its intensity, learning mixing gray can help integrate it into more conservative palettes.
Questions about #43b8d8
What is #43b8d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #43b8d8 is rgb(67, 184, 216), in HSL hsl(193, 66%, 55%) and in CMYK 69%, 15%, 0%, 15%.
Which colors pair well with #43b8d8?
Pair #43b8d8 with deep, neutral tones like charcoal to anchor its high energy and prevent it from appearing too sterile. For a more sophisticated palette, combining it with cool, desaturated grays balances the intensity while maintaining its modern appeal.
Is #43b8d8 readable on white or black?
#43b8d8 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.08:1 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.