#64AAAB Hex Color
Dusty muted cyan with calm cool undertones
This dusty, muted cyan sits in the cooler side of the spectrum. Because of its desaturated quality, #64aaab works well as a grounding neutral for tech interfaces or communication apps. It provides strong legibility for black text, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds. Use this hex code as a base color alongside warmer grays to keep designs from feeling too clinical.
Questions about #64aaab
What is #64aaab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #64aaab is rgb(100, 170, 171), in HSL hsl(181, 30%, 53%) and in CMYK 42%, 1%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with the muted tone of #64aaab?
#64aaab works effectively alongside warmer neutral grays or charcoal to prevent a design from feeling too clinical or cold. Pair it with soft, muted terracotta accents if you want to introduce a subtle, sophisticated contrast to the interface.
Is #64aaab a good choice for UI text backgrounds?
#64aaab provides excellent readability for black text, making it a stable and professional choice for modern web backgrounds. Because it is desaturated, it recedes visually, allowing primary content elements or call-to-action buttons to stand out without competing for attention.
Is #64aaab readable on white or black?
#64aaab has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.87:1 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.