#71A1BE Hex Color
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Dusty steel blue, softened by a heavy gray undertone. #71a1be reads steady and dependable, which is why it turns up in finance, healthcare, and government palettes. It earns its keep as a supporting tone, and looks richer against terracotta or cream than against plain white. Black text holds about 7.5:1 contrast on it, comfortably past AA. The hex code for this shade is #71a1be.
Questions about #71a1be
What is #71a1be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #71a1be is rgb(113, 161, 190), in HSL hsl(203, 37%, 59%) and in CMYK 41%, 15%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #71a1be?
Warm opposites work best: terracotta, clay, and cream all make #71a1be feel fuller, since its gray undertone can wash out next to pure white. Deeper navy also anchors it well in layered palettes.
Is #71a1be readable on white or black?
#71a1be has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.54:1 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.