#75BFD6 Hex Color
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This cyan skips the shout and stays soft. #75bfd6 is an unsaturated sky blue with a fresh, opalescent glow, cool but not icy. Its lightness suits large backgrounds, and black text reads clearly on it at about 10.2:1, enough for small body copy. It works best as a dominant base with slate or charcoal accents. To mute it further, see what colors make gray.
Questions about #75bfd6
What is #75bfd6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #75bfd6 is rgb(117, 191, 214), in HSL hsl(194, 54%, 65%) and in CMYK 45%, 11%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #75bfd6?
Coral and terracotta give #75bfd6 a lively contrast, while slate and charcoal keep it calm and professional. Cream also works for a soft, spring-like palette.
Is #75bfd6 readable on white or black?
#75bfd6 has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.17:1 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.