#70A695 Hex Color
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#70a695 is a muted, ashy teal with cool green undertones and low saturation. Its softened value brings clarity and calm to healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces without feeling sterile. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal, warm ivory, or muted navy. Black text on this hex code reaches about 7.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #70a695
What is #70a695 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #70a695 is rgb(112, 166, 149), in HSL hsl(161, 23%, 55%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 10%, 35%.
Does #70a695 read as a warm or cool color?
#70a695 reads as a cool, muted teal because its green base is softened by blue and low saturation, giving it a restrained, slightly ashy appearance that feels calm and clear rather than bright in digital layouts.
What colors pair well with #70a695?
Is #70a695 readable on white or black?
#70a695 has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.57:1 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.