#70BAA6 Hex Color
Soft teal with a muted, settled feel
Seafoam with a little extra gray, #70baa6 is a pastel teal that feels settled rather than lively. Its low saturation and mid lightness make it a dependable background color, especially for wellness, healthcare, and spring layouts. Black text reads clearly on it at about 9.3:1 contrast, so it passes WCAG AA behind body text. Pair it with terracotta or muted plum to keep it from washing out.
Questions about #70baa6
What is #70baa6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #70baa6 is rgb(112, 186, 166), in HSL hsl(164, 35%, 58%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 11%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #70baa6?
Warm, earthy tones bring out the best in #70baa6: terracotta and muted coral add warmth, while charcoal grounds it for text and UI details. Pale grays tend to wash it out.
Is #70baa6 readable on white or black?
#70baa6 has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.26:1 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.