#70DEE0 Hex Color

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This cool, pastel cyan has a fresh and sparkling quality. The hex code for this tone is #70dee0. While it makes a crisp UI accent, use it sparingly as a full background to avoid washing out the page. Black text reads clearly against this shade, offering a 13.2:1 contrast ratio that exceeds WCAG requirements for small body copy.

Questions about #70dee0

What is #70dee0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #70dee0 is rgb(112, 222, 224), in HSL hsl(181, 64%, 66%) and in CMYK 50%, 1%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with the pastel cyan of #70dee0?
This shade pairs beautifully with charcoal or deep navy for a grounded, modern interface. For a softer look, it complements muted grays or subtle purples, balancing its inherent brightness with more neutral, earthy, or darker tones.
Is #70dee0 readable on white or black?
#70dee0 has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.21:1 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.