#76A8E2 Hex Color
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A cool, pastel blue with soft gray undertones, #76a8e2 feels gentle, dependable, and youthful without looking sugary. The hex code #76a8e2 works well as a supporting color for healthcare, finance, security, and technology interfaces, especially with navy or warm white. Its lightness supports clear black text, making it a practical background for readable layouts.
Questions about #76a8e2
What is #76a8e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #76a8e2 is rgb(118, 168, 226), in HSL hsl(212, 65%, 67%) and in CMYK 48%, 26%, 0%, 11%.
Which colors pair well with #76a8e2?
Navy, warm white, and charcoal pair well with #76a8e2 because its cool pastel blue stays gentle beside deep anchors and soft neutrals, creating balanced palettes for interfaces, presentations, healthcare materials, and technology-focused layouts.
Where does #76a8e2 work best in a design?
#76a8e2 works best as a calm supporting color for healthcare, finance, security, and technology interfaces, especially in backgrounds, panels, highlights, and data displays paired with navy or warm white to keep the visual tone clear and approachable.
Is #76a8e2 readable on white or black?
#76a8e2 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.46:1 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.