#76AABA Hex Color
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The hex code #76aaba is a cool, dusty cyan with pastel lightness and an ashy, low-saturation finish. Its softened blue-green cast suggests peace, trust, and refreshing openness without feeling vivid. Use it as a supporting tone for spring themes, baby products, communication interfaces, or technology. Black text has strong contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #76aaba
What is #76aaba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #76aaba is rgb(118, 170, 186), in HSL hsl(194, 33%, 60%) and in CMYK 37%, 9%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #76aaba?
#76aaba pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted terracotta because its cool, ashy cyan gains depth from dark neutrals and gentle warmth, while restrained companions preserve its soft character.
Is #76aaba readable on white or black?
#76aaba has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.22:1 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.