#76ACE5 Hex Color
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#76ace5 is a light, cool blue with muted saturation and an airy, pastel finish. Its softness supports trust and security without feeling formal, making it useful for healthcare, finance, technology, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a dominant UI background with dark navy or charcoal text. Black text reaches about 8.8:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #76ace5.
Questions about #76ace5
What is #76ace5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #76ace5 is rgb(118, 172, 229), in HSL hsl(211, 68%, 68%) and in CMYK 48%, 25%, 0%, 10%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Is #76ace5 warm or cool?
#76ace5 is a cool, light blue because its blue base and muted appearance create an airy, calming feel rather than yellow or red warmth. It suits trust-focused interfaces, healthcare layouts, and spring designs when paired with darker text.
What colors pair well with #76ace5?
#76ace5 pairs well with navy, charcoal, white, and other cool neutrals, while terracotta or coral can add warmth. Use darker tones for readable text and warmer accents to balance its soft, airy blue.
Is #76ace5 readable on white or black?
#76ace5 has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.80:1 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.