#70B8E5 Hex Color
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#70b8e5 is a light, pastel blue with a cool cyan cast and an airy finish. Its softened saturation feels fresh without becoming loud, supporting gentle, youthful branding. Use it as a dominant UI or healthcare background, paired with navy or charcoal for structure. Black text achieves about 9.7:1 contrast here. The hex code is #70b8e5.
Questions about #70b8e5
What is #70b8e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #70b8e5 is rgb(112, 184, 229), in HSL hsl(203, 69%, 67%) and in CMYK 51%, 20%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #70b8e5?
Navy and charcoal create clear structure beside #70b8e5, while white keeps the palette airy and soft. For warmer contrast, muted coral or terracotta can add energy without overpowering the blue.
Does #70b8e5 look warm or cool?
#70b8e5 reads as a cool color because its blue base has a noticeable cyan cast, while its pale value and softened saturation make that coolness feel light, fresh, and approachable rather than icy or severe.
Is #70b8e5 readable on white or black?
#70b8e5 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.67:1 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.