#70BCBE Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated cyan sits in a cool, pastel space. Because #70bcbe has a muted quality, it avoids the neon harshness of pure cyan, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds and clean, modern branding. It pairs well with deep charcoal grays to ground the softness. Since it maintains high contrast against black text, it is a safe, readable option for body copy.
Questions about #70bcbe
What is #70bcbe in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #70bcbe is rgb(112, 188, 190), in HSL hsl(182, 38%, 59%) and in CMYK 41%, 1%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #70bcbe?
#70bcbe works best when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or slate, which stabilize its cool, pastel quality. For a higher contrast look, pair this hex color with warm, desaturated terracottas to balance the temperature and create a professional, modern palette.
Is #70bcbe readable on white or black?
#70bcbe has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.62:1 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.