#71C6E8 Hex Color
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This bright, airy cyan feels fresh and crisp without being neon. Because of its high lightness, #71c6e8 works best as a large-scale background or a dominant primary shade in tech-focused UI. Pair it with dark charcoal or navy to ground its airy nature, as it can look washed out against pure white. The hex code for this cool-toned blue is #71c6e8, which offers excellent readability for black text.
Questions about #71c6e8
What is #71c6e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #71c6e8 is rgb(113, 198, 232), in HSL hsl(197, 72%, 68%) and in CMYK 51%, 15%, 0%, 9%.
How should I use #71c6e8 in interface design?
Use #71c6e8 as an accent color for call-to-action buttons or highlights within a dark-themed interface, as its high lightness makes it pop against dark backgrounds. Avoid using it for body text to maintain optimal readability standards for your users.
What colors pair well with #71c6e8?
Is #71c6e8 readable on white or black?
#71c6e8 has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.94:1 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.