#71CFD6 Hex Color
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#71cfd6 is a light, cool cyan with a softened, slightly green undertone. Its airy saturation gives layouts a fresh, youthful feel without the intensity of brighter turquoise. Use the hex code #71cfd6 as a dominant UI background or spring-themed base. Pair it with charcoal text for strong readability, since white text lacks sufficient contrast.
Questions about #71cfd6
What is #71cfd6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #71cfd6 is rgb(113, 207, 214), in HSL hsl(184, 55%, 64%) and in CMYK 47%, 3%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #71cfd6?
#71cfd6 pairs well with charcoal for readable text, while navy adds stronger contrast and warm coral or terracotta accents balance its cool cyan character for interfaces, illustrations, and spring-focused layouts.
Does #71cfd6 look warm or cool?
#71cfd6 reads as cool because its cyan base leans blue-green, while its light, softened saturation creates an airy feel instead of the warmth associated with yellow, orange, or earthy hues. A slight green undertone keeps it fresh without pushing it toward vivid turquoise.
Is #71cfd6 readable on white or black?
#71cfd6 has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.59:1 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.