#70AC9C Hex Color
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Sea glass with a gray cast, #70ac9c is a dusty teal that reads cool and settled thanks to its low saturation. It works well as a dominant base in wellness and healthcare design, especially under black text, which clears contrast at about 8.1:1. Pair it with deep navy or soft coral for warmth. At full-page sizes it can turn slightly muddy, so test it against white before committing.
Questions about #70ac9c
What is #70ac9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #70ac9c is rgb(112, 172, 156), in HSL hsl(164, 27%, 56%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 9%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #70ac9c?
Deep navy and muted coral both flatter #70ac9c. The navy deepens its cool tone while coral adds warmth. In interiors, warm woods and charcoal keep it from feeling flat.
Is #70ac9c readable on white or black?
#70ac9c has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.07:1 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.