#70A6D3 Hex Color
Soft blue with steady character
A soft, muted blue with cool undertones and moderate lightness, #70a6d3 brings a calm, dependable feel to visual work. The hex code suits healthcare, finance, technology, and spring or baby-themed designs. Use it as a supporting tone or broad interface background, though it can look washed out beside white. Black text reads clearly on this color.
Questions about #70a6d3
What is #70a6d3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #70a6d3 is rgb(112, 166, 211), in HSL hsl(207, 53%, 63%) and in CMYK 47%, 21%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #70a6d3?
#70a6d3 pairs well with charcoal text, warm cream, muted navy, and restrained terracotta accents because these choices add contrast without overpowering its soft blue base. Use darker neutrals for readable type and warmer accents for buttons or small highlights.
Is #70a6d3 readable on white or black?
#70a6d3 has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.08:1 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.