#435378 color
The hex color #435378 is a dark, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.3% red, 32.5% green and 47.1% blue (67, 83, 120).
Its hue angle is 222°, with 28% saturation and 37% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 44% cyan, 31% magenta, 0% yellow and 53% black.
The closest named color is Sailor (#445780), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.64:1).
#435378 color codes
| HEX | #435378 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(67, 83, 120) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.3%, 32.5%, 47.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(222, 28%, 37%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(222, 44%, 47%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(44%, 31%, 0%, 53%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(35.47, 4.32, -23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(35.47, 23.4, 280.64) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.797, 8.735, 18.988) | |
| Decimal | 4412280 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #435378, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #435378 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.64:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #435378 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.64:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #435378 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#46567aProtanopia
no red cones#415177Deuteranopia
no green cones#315b60Tritanopia
no blue cones#535353Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #435378; }
.text { color: #435378; }
.border { border: 2px solid #435378; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(67 83 120 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #435378, #4d4378); }
Similar colors
#445780Sailor#4c567aDeep Indigo#394d78Noble Knight#39527dSt. Tropaz#384b6bNaval Blue#4d5b88Wizard#4e5481Dusk#32496fMidnight Interlude
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Blue.
Questions
- What color is #435378?
- #435378 is a dark, desaturated blue, closest to the named color Sailor. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #435378?
- The RGB value is 67, 83, 120: 67 red, 83 green and 120 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #435378?
- The complementary color is #786843, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #435378?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.75:1 and white text 7.64:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.