#76ACAE Hex Color
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Muted and mid-light, #76acae is a dusty cyan that reads soft rather than bright. Its gray undertones keep it calm, which suits spring palettes, baby products, and app backgrounds that need a gentle touch. It flatters warm terracotta and deep navy, and black text passes AA on it at about 8.3:1 contrast. Best as a supporting tone, since it can wash out next to plain white.
Questions about #76acae
What is #76acae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #76acae is rgb(118, 172, 174), in HSL hsl(182, 26%, 57%) and in CMYK 32%, 1%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #76acae?
#76acae flatters warm terracotta and deep navy, both of which give its gray undertones more presence. For a softer scheme, pair it with cream or dusty rose and keep it as a supporting tone.
Is #76acae readable on white or black?
#76acae has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.28:1 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.