#76A1C9 Hex Color
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#76a1c9 is a cool, dusty blue with gray undertones and moderate lightness, giving layouts a steady, trustworthy feel. Its muted saturation suits healthcare, finance, and technology branding without appearing harsh. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal; black text reads clearly on it. The hex code is #76a1c9.
Questions about #76a1c9
What is #76a1c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #76a1c9 is rgb(118, 161, 201), in HSL hsl(209, 43%, 63%) and in CMYK 41%, 20%, 0%, 21%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #76a1c9?
#76a1c9 pairs well with navy, charcoal, white, and muted neutrals, which reinforce its cool, dependable character without making the palette feel harsh across both digital interfaces and broader visual identity systems. Use those darker tones for structure, then reserve the blue for backgrounds, panels, or supporting accents.
Does #76a1c9 look warm or cool?
#76a1c9 reads as a cool, calm blue because its blue channel is higher than its red and green values, while moderate saturation and gray undertones soften the color rather than making it vivid or icy. That balance suits trustworthy interfaces and quiet backgrounds.
Is #76a1c9 readable on white or black?
#76a1c9 has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.71:1 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.