#81B7BC Hex Color
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A dusty cyan with a cool, ashy cast, #81b7bc has low saturation that keeps its pastel blue-green appearance soft and restrained. It brings a gentle, refreshing mood to spring themes, baby products, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal; black text remains highly readable, making it suitable for accessible backgrounds.
Questions about #81b7bc
What is #81b7bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #81b7bc is rgb(129, 183, 188), in HSL hsl(185, 31%, 62%) and in CMYK 31%, 3%, 0%, 26%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Does #81b7bc work as a background color?
Yes, #81b7bc works well as a light interface or content background because black text reaches about 9.4:1 contrast, above WCAG AA's 4.5:1 threshold for body text. Check small colored text separately.
What colors pair well with #81b7bc?
#81b7bc pairs well with navy or charcoal for readable structure, while muted coral or terracotta can add warmth without overpowering its dusty cyan base. Use it as a supporting tone in a 60/30/10 palette.
Is #81b7bc readable on white or black?
#81b7bc has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.43:1 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.