#75AEEF Hex Color
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Pastel blue with a friendly lift. #75aeef sits light on the scale and only mildly saturated, so it reads approachable where a deep navy would feel heavy. It works well as a dominant background in healthcare or finance layouts, and it flatters warm pairs like terracotta and sand. Black text clears WCAG AA on it with room to spare. The hex code is #75aeef.
Questions about #75aeef
What is #75aeef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #75aeef is rgb(117, 174, 239), in HSL hsl(212, 79%, 70%) and in CMYK 51%, 27%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #75aeef?
#75aeef pairs best with warm, grounded tones like terracotta, sand, and soft coral, which balance its cool cast. For text or UI accents, charcoal and deep navy keep it from washing out against white.
Is #75aeef readable on white or black?
#75aeef has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.05:1 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.