#62DAE0 Hex Color
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Reach for this pastel cyan when a design needs light and air without going sterile. #62dae0, often read as a soft sky blue, has a low saturation that keeps it fresh and friendly, which suits app backgrounds, kids’ products, and spring themes. It washes out next to white, so anchor it with deep navy. Black text sits comfortably on top at about 12.6:1 contrast, well past AA for body copy.
Questions about #62dae0
What is #62dae0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #62dae0 is rgb(98, 218, 224), in HSL hsl(183, 67%, 63%) and in CMYK 56%, 3%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #62dae0?
Deep tones like navy and charcoal ground its lightness, while a warm coral accent adds energy. Skip pale grays and white text, since both wash this light cyan out.
Is #62dae0 readable on white or black?
#62dae0 has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.62:1 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.