#71ACCE Hex Color
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#71acce is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a distinct ashy undertone. Because it is so muted, this shade functions best as a base for UI designs rather than an accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or burnt orange to cut through the coolness. The hex code #71acce also offers excellent readability for black text, making it a reliable choice for accessible body content.
Questions about #71acce
What is #71acce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #71acce is rgb(113, 172, 206), in HSL hsl(202, 49%, 63%) and in CMYK 45%, 17%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair best with #71acce for UI design?
#71acce functions effectively as a neutral-adjacent base, so pairing it with deep charcoal or dark navy creates high-contrast readability. You can also introduce warmth with burnt-orange to break up the cool, muted atmosphere of the blue.
Is #71acce readable on white or black?
#71acce has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.49:1 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.