#43B9DD Hex Color
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#43b9dd is a cool, medium-light cyan with clear saturation and a softened pastel feel. Its fresh, open character suits technology, aerospace, spring themes, and children’s products. Use it as a supporting background or accent beside navy, since white can reduce its definition. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #43b9dd.
Questions about #43b9dd
What is #43b9dd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #43b9dd is rgb(67, 185, 221), in HSL hsl(194, 69%, 56%) and in CMYK 70%, 16%, 0%, 13%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #43b9dd?
Navy gives #43b9dd strong definition, while charcoal creates quieter contrast and coral or warm orange adds energy. Use white sparingly as a background because its lightness can make this medium-light cyan look less distinct.
Is #43b9dd a warm or cool color?
#43b9dd reads as a cool cyan because its blue component is higher than its red component, giving it a crisp, airy character. Its moderate lightness and softened saturation keep it friendlier and less intense than bright electric cyan.
Is #43b9dd readable on white or black?
#43b9dd has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.22:1 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.