#70A4BD Hex Color
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A muted, dusty blue with gray undertones, #70a4bd sits at an easy mid-lightness that reads steady rather than loud. This hex code works well as a supporting tone or UI background, and it holds black text at about 7.7:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. It flatters warm accents like terracotta, and its low saturation makes it a fit for finance, healthcare, and nautical branding.
Questions about #70a4bd
What is #70a4bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #70a4bd is rgb(112, 164, 189), in HSL hsl(199, 37%, 59%) and in CMYK 41%, 13%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #70a4bd?
Warm accents like terracotta and muted coral give #70a4bd energy, while deep navy grounds it in more formal palettes. Cream softens the gray undertones better than pure white, which can make the blue look washed out.
Is #70a4bd readable on white or black?
#70a4bd has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.73:1 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.