#76ABEB Hex Color

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This unsaturated, mid-tone blue brings a cool and airy quality to digital interfaces. While it lacks strong saturation, #76abeb offers excellent readability for body text against black. It functions best as a dominant base for corporate or healthcare designs, pairing unexpectedly well with warm, terracotta oranges. As a hex code, #76abeb provides a soft, reliable anchor that avoids feeling clinical or overly sterile.

Questions about #76abeb

What is #76abeb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #76abeb is rgb(118, 171, 235), in HSL hsl(213, 75%, 69%) and in CMYK 50%, 27%, 0%, 8%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #76abeb?
This mid-tone blue functions as an excellent base for professional designs, creating a balanced, reliable aesthetic. It creates a striking contrast when paired with terracotta or warm burnt oranges, which adds an earthy energy that prevents the blue from feeling too clinical or sterile.
Is #76abeb readable on white or black?
#76abeb has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.79:1 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.