#76B7B5 Hex Color
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This dusty cyan is highly unsaturated, offering a cool and muted presence. The hex code #76b7b5 works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, as it can feel slightly washed out in large, solid areas. Pair it with dark charcoal or soft terracotta to anchor its ethereal quality. Its high contrast with black text makes it a reliable choice for accessible UI components.
Questions about #76b7b5
What is #76b7b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #76b7b5 is rgb(118, 183, 181), in HSL hsl(178, 31%, 59%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 1%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #76b7b5 in a design layout?
Because #76b7b5 is a muted, desaturated tone, it pairs beautifully with dark neutrals like charcoal to create a grounded, professional look. For a softer, more organic aesthetic, you can incorporate terracotta or warm earth tones to provide a pleasing contrast.
Is #76b7b5 a warm or cool color?
#76b7b5 is distinctly a cool color, characterized by its primary blue and green undertones. Its desaturated, dusty appearance makes it feel much quieter and more serene than a bright, saturated teal or standard cyan.
Is #76b7b5 readable on white or black?
#76b7b5 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.