#76A0C0 Hex Color
A grounded and professional ashy blue
A muted, ashy blue, #76a0c0 carries a dusty, desaturated quality that feels grounded and professional. It works well as a dominant base for corporate interfaces or fintech branding where reliability is paramount. Pair it with crisp white or dark charcoal for maximum impact. Since black text provides excellent 7.6:1 contrast against it, this hex code is a practical choice for readable body copy.
Questions about #76a0c0
What is #76a0c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #76a0c0 is rgb(118, 160, 192), in HSL hsl(206, 37%, 61%) and in CMYK 39%, 17%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #76a0c0?
#76a0c0 works best when balanced against neutral, high-contrast partners. Pairing it with charcoal or deep slate provides the professional grounding needed for body text, while crisp white backgrounds ensure the desaturated blue tone remains the focal point without feeling overwhelming.
Is #76a0c0 readable on white or black?
#76a0c0 has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.55:1 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.