#81D2E4 Hex Color
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This unsaturated cyan sits on the lighter side of the spectrum, offering a refreshing and airy quality. Because it is highly readable against black text, the hex code #81d2e4 performs well as a dominant background color in user interfaces. Pair it with soft charcoal or deep slate grays to balance its coolness, as it can look washed out when placed directly next to pure white.
Questions about #81d2e4
What is #81d2e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #81d2e4 is rgb(129, 210, 228), in HSL hsl(191, 65%, 70%) and in CMYK 43%, 8%, 0%, 11%.
Why does #81d2e4 look washed out when paired with white?
Because #81d2e4 is a very light, desaturated tone, it lacks the necessary contrast to pop against pure white. To create a more balanced look, pair it with dark neutrals like charcoal or deep slate grays instead.
Is #81d2e4 a good choice for interface backgrounds?
#81d2e4 is an excellent choice for user interfaces because its airy quality keeps designs feeling light while remaining highly readable against black or very dark gray text. It provides a modern, clean aesthetic without straining the eyes.
Is #81d2e4 readable on white or black?
#81d2e4 has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.27:1 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.