#70C8B9 Hex Color

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This breezy, unsaturated teal sits comfortably between green and blue, offering a refreshing and clean aesthetic. Because it maintains high contrast against black text, #70c8b9 works well for UI elements or soft, airy backgrounds. Avoid pairing it with pale pastels, as it can look washed out. Instead, use this hex code as a base color alongside deep charcoal or rich espresso to ground its lightness.

Questions about #70c8b9

What is #70c8b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #70c8b9 is rgb(112, 200, 185), in HSL hsl(170, 44%, 61%) and in CMYK 44%, 0%, 8%, 22%.
What colors pair best with #70c8b9 in a UI design?
Because #70c8b9 is a lighter, unsaturated teal, it benefits from being grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or espresso. Using these dark tones creates the necessary contrast for text and structural elements, preventing the design from feeling washed out or airy.
Is #70c8b9 readable on white or black?
#70c8b9 has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.65:1 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.