#43BBD6 Hex Color
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#43bbd6 is a cool cyan with moderate lightness and clear blue-green undertones. Its pastel-leaning saturation feels fresh, gentle, and youthful without becoming timid. The hex code #43bbd6 works well as a supporting tone for technology, spring, children’s, and aerospace designs. Use black text over it for strong readable contrast in interfaces and body copy.
Questions about #43bbd6
What is #43bbd6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #43bbd6 is rgb(67, 187, 214), in HSL hsl(191, 64%, 55%) and in CMYK 69%, 13%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #43bbd6?
#43bbd6 pairs well with navy for a crisp technical palette, while warm coral adds energy without overwhelming its cool blue-green base. Use navy for text or structure, and reserve coral for buttons, highlights, or small illustrations.
Is #43bbd6 readable on white or black?
#43bbd6 has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.31:1 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.