#75A8B1 Hex Color
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Muted cyan with a cool gray cast, #75a8b1 brings a dusty, refreshing feel to digital palettes. Low saturation gives it a trustworthy, focused character for communication, technology, and aerospace designs. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or warm coral instead of a dominant background. Black text reaches about 8.0:1 contrast, supporting readable UI content. The hex code is #75a8b1.
Questions about #75a8b1
What is #75a8b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #75a8b1 is rgb(117, 168, 177), in HSL hsl(189, 28%, 58%) and in CMYK 34%, 5%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #75a8b1?
Where does #75a8b1 work best in a design?
#75a8b1 works best as a supporting color in calm interfaces, dashboards, communication products, and technology branding, where its low saturation adds focus without demanding attention. Pair it with navy or charcoal for structure rather than using it across every surface.
Is #75a8b1 readable on white or black?
#75a8b1 has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.99:1 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.