#71A4E8 Hex Color

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#71a4e8 is a clean, mid-tone blue with a distinct cool, desaturated quality. This pastel shade projects reliability and is an excellent choice for UI backgrounds where you need high legibility. Black text maintains an 8.2:1 contrast ratio against it, making it ideal for accessible web design. Pair it with soft charcoals or deep navy tones to ground its inherent lightness.

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What is #71a4e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #71a4e8 is rgb(113, 164, 232), in HSL hsl(214, 72%, 68%) and in CMYK 51%, 29%, 0%, 9%.

What colors pair best with #71a4e8 for a balanced palette?

#71a4e8 works exceptionally well when grounded by neutral, dark tones to counteract its inherent lightness. Pair it with deep charcoal for high-contrast UI elements or a crisp navy to create a sophisticated, professional monochromatic depth that feels steady and reliable.

Is #71a4e8 readable on white or black?

#71a4e8 has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.17:1 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.

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