#71D4DD Hex Color
A bright cyan with airy energy
This bright cyan provides a clean, airy foundation for UI backgrounds. Because it maintains a 12.2:1 contrast ratio with black text, it guarantees excellent legibility for small type. The hex code #71d4dd brings a fresh, cool energy to digital projects. While powerful on its own, it can appear washed out if used too broadly. To learn about balancing such bright tones, see how to make gray.
Questions about #71d4dd
What is #71d4dd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #71d4dd is rgb(113, 212, 221), in HSL hsl(185, 61%, 65%) and in CMYK 49%, 4%, 0%, 13%.
Which colors pair best with #71d4dd?
This bright cyan works beautifully with charcoal or deep navy to ground its airy quality. If you need a more energetic palette, try pairing it with a punchy coral or a warm, desaturated orange to create a striking complementary balance.
Is #71d4dd readable on white or black?
#71d4dd has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.16:1 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.