#70B1B5 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated cyan brings a soft, cool presence to UI layouts. Because #70b1b5 is muted, it serves as an excellent, non-distracting background color. It remains highly readable, supporting an 8.6:1 contrast ratio with black text. Pair this hex code with warm, dark charcoal to add depth to the composition. It creates a professional, clean look for tech and productivity interfaces.
Questions about #70b1b5
What is #70b1b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #70b1b5 is rgb(112, 177, 181), in HSL hsl(183, 32%, 57%) and in CMYK 38%, 2%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #70b1b5 for UI design?
Pair #70b1b5 with deep charcoal or dark navy to ensure high readability while maintaining a sophisticated, muted aesthetic. These dark neutrals anchor the lighter cyan, creating enough contrast to support accessibility standards for text and functional UI elements.
Is #70b1b5 suitable for large backgrounds?
Yes, #70b1b5 is an ideal choice for large background areas because its muted, unsaturated nature prevents it from overwhelming the user. It feels professional and calm, which helps reduce visual fatigue in long-form reading environments or complex data dashboards.
Is #70b1b5 readable on white or black?
#70b1b5 has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.64:1 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.