#71B79B Hex Color
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This muted teal features a dusty, unsaturated quality that sits comfortably between green and blue. The hex code #71b79b offers enough contrast for black text to remain legible, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds or soft brand accents. It pairs well with deep charcoals rather than pure whites, which can make the color appear slightly washed out.
Questions about #71b79b
What is #71b79b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #71b79b is rgb(113, 183, 155), in HSL hsl(156, 33%, 58%) and in CMYK 38%, 0%, 15%, 28%.
Does #71b79b work well with light or dark text?
#71b79b provides sufficient contrast for standard black text, making it a reliable choice for UI elements. For the best readability, avoid pairing this color with light or white text, as the low saturation causes the contrast to drop significantly.
What color schemes complement #71b79b?
Because it is a muted teal, #71b79b pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or slate tones to anchor its lightness. It also harmonizes with soft, earthy terracotta or muted peach tones to create a balanced, nature-inspired palette for branding projects.
Is #71b79b readable on white or black?
#71b79b has a 2.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.94:1 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.