#66E8C1 Hex Color
Sparkling Pastel Teal, Cool and Gentle
Light and softly sparkling, this pastel teal reads cool and fresh, with a minty green undertone that keeps it feeling young. The hex code #66e8c1 shines as a background in wellness or healthcare design, where black text reaches a 13.9:1 contrast ratio. Next to white it can wash out, so anchor it with charcoal or ease transitions with mixed gray tones.
Questions about #66e8c1
What is #66e8c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #66e8c1 is rgb(102, 232, 193), in HSL hsl(162, 74%, 65%) and in CMYK 56%, 0%, 17%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #66e8c1?
Charcoal, deep navy, and rich plum all ground #66e8c1 without dulling its sparkle, giving this light pastel teal enough weight for buttons, headings, or footer bands. A small terracotta accent warms things up if the palette runs too cold.
Is #66e8c1 readable on white or black?
#66e8c1 has a 1.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.87:1 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.