#73DCB2 Hex Color
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Pastel teal with a glowing, almost minty lift. The hex code #73dcb2 is light enough to feel airy yet saturated enough to hold its own next to white. It works best as a dominant background in wellness or hospitality designs, where black text over it reaches 12.6:1 contrast. Pair it with deep plum for an unexpected pop.
Questions about #73dcb2
What is #73dcb2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #73dcb2 is rgb(115, 220, 178), in HSL hsl(156, 60%, 66%) and in CMYK 48%, 0%, 19%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #73dcb2?
Deep plum, charcoal, and navy all give #73dcb2 a sharper edge than white does. For a softer palette, try sandy neutrals or a muted coral accent.
Is #73dcb2 readable on white or black?
#73dcb2 has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.60:1 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.