#768A8A Hex Color
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#768a8a is a muted cyan with dusty blue-green undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its medium lightness and low saturation create an understated, calm mood. Use it as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or productivity interfaces, pairing it with charcoal and muted coral accents. Black text reaches about 5.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #768a8a.
Questions about #768a8a
What is #768a8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #768a8a is rgb(118, 138, 138), in HSL hsl(180, 8%, 50%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 0%, 46%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #768a8a?
Pair #768a8a with charcoal for grounded text, muted coral for a restrained warm accent, and off-white backgrounds to preserve its soft, airy mood across interface and branding palettes without overwhelming its quiet tone.
Does #768a8a read as a warm or cool color?
#768a8a reads as a cool, muted cyan because its blue-green undertones outweigh any warmth, while its low saturation and matte, ashy finish keep that coolness calm rather than stark or clinical. It fits focused interfaces and quiet visual systems better than energetic, high-saturation palettes.
Is #768a8a readable on white or black?
#768a8a has a 3.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.77:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.