#71A4DE Hex Color
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Not a vivid sky blue, pastel blue (#71a4de) carries a muted, grayed undertone, the kind that comes from mixing gray into a base hue. That softness suits baby products, healthcare interfaces, and calm backgrounds. Black text reads clearly on it at 8.1:1 contrast, so it holds up behind small body copy. Pair it with warm sand or charcoal instead of white.
Questions about #71a4de
What is #71a4de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #71a4de is rgb(113, 164, 222), in HSL hsl(212, 62%, 66%) and in CMYK 49%, 26%, 0%, 13%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #71a4de?
Pastel blue flatters warm sand, charcoal, and soft coral better than the usual white. The muted undertone keeps those pairings gentle, so avoid high-saturation accents that overpower it.
Is #71a4de readable on white or black?
#71a4de has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.06:1 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.