#70A1A0 Hex Color
Serene and professional airy dusty cyan
This dusty cyan is defined by its low saturation and cool, muted undertones. Because #70a1a0 feels professional and airy, it works well as a supporting tone in technology interfaces or communication branding. It maintains strong legibility against black text, making it a functional choice for UI elements. Pair this shade with charcoal grays for a balanced, modern aesthetic that avoids feeling washed out.
Questions about #70a1a0
What is #70a1a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #70a1a0 is rgb(112, 161, 160), in HSL hsl(179, 21%, 54%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 1%, 37%.
Why does #70a1a0 work well for user interface design?
This dusty cyan remains highly legible against dark text while maintaining a calm, professional aesthetic that reduces visual clutter. It acts as a versatile supporting color for software interfaces, especially when balanced against charcoal tones for clean, high-contrast, and modern layouts.
What colors pair naturally with #70a1a0?
Muted tones like charcoal or soft off-whites provide the most stable contrast, allowing the cyan to feel grounded rather than washed out. Pairing it with warm, desaturated earth tones can also introduce a sophisticated tension that prevents the cool palette from feeling sterile.
Is #70a1a0 readable on white or black?
#70a1a0 has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.29:1 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.