#65B2C9 Hex Color
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#65b2c9 is a pastel cyan with a grayed, milky softness that keeps it from feeling loud. Its low saturation and mid lightness read as gentle and refreshing, so it suits app backgrounds, kids’ products, and spring palettes. Pair it with coral or warm sand for balance. Black text sits on top comfortably, contrast runs about 8.8:1, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #65b2c9
What is #65b2c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #65b2c9 is rgb(101, 178, 201), in HSL hsl(194, 48%, 59%) and in CMYK 50%, 11%, 0%, 21%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #65b2c9?
Warm coral and terracotta flatter #65b2c9 best, adding heat to its muted coolness. Navy or charcoal work if you want a calmer, more grounded palette.
Is #65b2c9 readable on white or black?
#65b2c9 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.76:1 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.