#76ACB0 Hex Color
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The hex code #76acb0 defines a muted cyan with cool blue-green and gray undertones. Its soft, dusty finish suits UI backgrounds, spring campaigns, baby products, and technology branding without feeling bright. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or warm coral. Black text reaches about 8.3:1 contrast, making it suitable for body copy.
Questions about #76acb0
What is #76acb0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #76acb0 is rgb(118, 172, 176), in HSL hsl(184, 27%, 58%) and in CMYK 33%, 2%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #76acb0?
#76acb0 pairs well with navy for grounded contrast, warm coral or terracotta for energy, and white or pale neutrals for a clean, airy palette that suits interfaces, spring campaigns, and gentle product designs.
Is #76acb0 warm or cool?
#76acb0 reads as a cool color because its cyan base leans toward blue, while gray undertones soften the saturation and keep it from appearing bright or icy on screens and in print.
Is #76acb0 readable on white or black?
#76acb0 has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.29:1 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.