#81EAEF Hex Color
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Powder blue with a bright, airy feel. #81eaef is a pastel cyan that stays cool and unsaturated, so it reads fresh rather than loud. It works best as a background or large surface in spring and children’s designs. Pair it with warm corals or muted grays for balance.
Questions about #81eaef
What is #81eaef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #81eaef is rgb(129, 234, 239), in HSL hsl(183, 77%, 72%) and in CMYK 46%, 2%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #81eaef?
Warm corals, peach, and soft grays balance its cool cast. For higher contrast, a deep navy or charcoal text sits cleanly on this light background without harshness.
Is #81eaef a good background color for UI?
Yes. Its high lightness keeps it easy on the eyes, and black text passes WCAG AA contrast at about 14.9:1. It suits large surfaces better than small text elements.
Is #81eaef readable on white or black?
#81eaef has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.94:1 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.