#76939C Hex Color
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#76939c is a dusty, unsaturated cyan with a distinct ashy undertone. This muted blue works best as a supporting background color, offering a calm, professional aesthetic for tech or corporate branding. Pair it with crisp white or dark charcoal for contrast. Because black text maintains a high contrast ratio of 6.4:1 against it, the hex code #76939c is an excellent choice for readable UI layouts.
Questions about #76939c
What is #76939c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #76939c is rgb(118, 147, 156), in HSL hsl(194, 16%, 54%) and in CMYK 24%, 6%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #76939c for UI design?
#76939c works best when paired with high-contrast neutrals like crisp white or deep charcoal. These combinations ground the muted cyan, ensuring that your text remains readable while the background maintains a soft and modern professional aesthetic.
Is #76939c considered warm or cool?
#76939c sits firmly on the cool side of the spectrum due to its strong cyan base. It carries an ashy, desaturated quality that prevents it from feeling too vibrant or energetic, making it ideal for interfaces where you want to promote focus and calm.
Is #76939c readable on white or black?
#76939c has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.42:1 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.