#75B7EA Hex Color
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Softer than cornflower and lighter than a midday sky, pastel blue gets its gentle feel from low saturation and high lightness. The hex code #75b7ea works well as a calm background or supporting tone, though it can wash out next to pure white. Black text reads clearly on it, hitting about 9.7:1 contrast. Try it with charcoal or navy for depth.
Questions about #75b7ea
What is #75b7ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #75b7ea is rgb(117, 183, 234), in HSL hsl(206, 74%, 69%) and in CMYK 50%, 22%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #75b7ea?
Pair #75b7ea with navy for contrast, terracotta for warmth, or charcoal for a grounded, muted look. Its low saturation lets bolder partners stand out, so it works well as the calm base in a 60/30/10 palette.
Is #75b7ea readable on white or black?
#75b7ea has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.71:1 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.