#71A1A0 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated cyan carries a cool, clinical edge that works well for tech interfaces and aerospace branding. It offers enough contrast to support small, black body text, making it a reliable choice for UI designers. Use #71a1a0 as a secondary accent to ground brighter colors. The hex code #71a1a0 feels most modern when paired with charcoal grays rather than pure white.
Questions about #71a1a0
What is #71a1a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #71a1a0 is rgb(113, 161, 160), in HSL hsl(179, 20%, 54%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 1%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #71a1a0 for a modern interface?
#71a1a0 feels most modern when grounded by deep charcoal or soft slate grays rather than pure white. These neutral pairings emphasize the color's clinical, tech-forward nature without making the interface feel too vibrant or overwhelming.
Is #71a1a0 a good choice for text-heavy designs?
This color provides enough contrast to support small, black body text, making it a reliable choice for UI designers working on dashboards. Because it is desaturated, it maintains readability on screen while offering more visual interest than standard flat grays.
Is #71a1a0 readable on white or black?
#71a1a0 has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.30:1 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.