#71D9E2 Hex Color
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Aquamarine Blue is a light, fresh cyan with a cool, pastel character. The hex code for this shade is #71d9e2. It shines as a strategic accent in clean UI designs rather than a full background, where it can overwhelm the eye. This color provides high contrast for black text, ensuring excellent readability for small body type.
Questions about Aquamarine Blue
What is the hex code for Aquamarine Blue?
Aquamarine Blue is #71d9e2. In RGB that is rgb(113, 217, 226), in HSL hsl(185, 66%, 66%) and in CMYK 50%, 4%, 0%, 11%.
How should I use #71d9e2 in website design?
Use #71d9e2 as a strategic accent color for buttons or icons rather than a large background. It is visually intense, so it functions best when highlighting specific elements rather than covering large areas that might fatigue the viewer.
Which colors pair best with #71d9e2 for a balanced palette?
Is Aquamarine Blue readable on white or black?
Aquamarine Blue has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.72:1 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.