#70A5B9 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated cyan feels cool and grounded. The hex code for this shade is #70a5b9. Because it lacks saturation, it serves as a steady, reliable background color for tech interfaces. Black text maintains high readability over this tone, meeting accessibility standards with ease. Pair this shade with charcoal gray to create a balanced, modern color palette.
Questions about #70a5b9
What is #70a5b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #70a5b9 is rgb(112, 165, 185), in HSL hsl(196, 34%, 58%) and in CMYK 39%, 11%, 0%, 27%.
How can I effectively use #70a5b9 in interface design?
#70a5b9 serves as a grounded, reliable background color that maintains high readability with black text. Because it lacks harsh saturation, it is an excellent choice for calm, professional dashboards or software interfaces where cognitive ease is the priority.
Which color schemes work best with #70a5b9?
You can create a balanced, modern palette by pairing #70a5b9 with deep charcoal or dark navy tones. These neutrals allow the muted cyan to provide a subtle pop of color without overwhelming the layout or sacrificing essential text contrast.
Is #70a5b9 readable on white or black?
#70a5b9 has a 2.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.77:1 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.