#76B2E0 Hex Color
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#76b2e0 is a light, cool blue with muted saturation and a soft gray undertone. Its gentle appearance suggests peace, trust, and reliability, making it useful for healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs. Use it as an open UI background or supporting tone; black text provides about 9.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #76b2e0.
Questions about #76b2e0
What is #76b2e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #76b2e0 is rgb(118, 178, 224), in HSL hsl(206, 63%, 67%) and in CMYK 47%, 21%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #76b2e0?
#76b2e0 pairs well with white, navy, and soft gray, while its muted blue character also works with warm neutrals such as beige. Use darker companions for definition and lighter neutrals for an airy interface.
Does #76b2e0 look warm or cool?
#76b2e0 reads as a cool color because its blue hue and gray undertone create a calm, slightly airy appearance rather than the warmth associated with yellow, orange, or red undertones. It can still feel gentle when balanced with cream or wood tones.
Is #76b2e0 readable on white or black?
#76b2e0 has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.21:1 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.