#65C0B9 Hex Color
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Softer than standard teal, #65c0b9 sits close to sea glass, a muted pastel with a cool green undertone. Its low saturation keeps it gentle on the eyes, and black text reads clearly on top at about 9.8:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Use it as a base in wellness, healthcare, or spring layouts, ideally paired with warm coral accents.
Questions about #65c0b9
What is #65c0b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #65c0b9 is rgb(101, 192, 185), in HSL hsl(175, 42%, 57%) and in CMYK 47%, 0%, 4%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #65c0b9?
Warm coral and soft peach bring out the green undertone in #65c0b9, while deep navy adds contrast for a cleaner, more polished palette. For a quieter scheme, try it with sandy neutrals and off-whites.
Is #65c0b9 readable on white or black?
#65c0b9 has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.79:1 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.