#76B89B Hex Color
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This unsaturated pastel teal offers a cool, muted character that works well for wellness and healthcare interfaces. Because it lacks high saturation, it functions best as a calming background or a secondary accent rather than a dominant bold feature. Pair it with dark charcoal for a sophisticated, high-contrast look. The hex code for this specific teal shade is #76b89b.
Questions about #76b89b
What is #76b89b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #76b89b is rgb(118, 184, 155), in HSL hsl(154, 32%, 59%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 16%, 28%.
What design styles work best with #76b89b?
This shade excels in clean, minimalist wellness and healthcare interfaces because its low saturation prevents visual fatigue. It pairs effectively with charcoal for high-contrast, professional text or with light creams to maintain a soft, ethereal, and airy color palette.
Does #76b89b read as a warm or cool color?
#76b89b leans distinctly cool due to its strong blue and green undertones. It creates a refreshing and tranquil effect, which makes it particularly useful for interfaces intended to reduce stress or convey a sense of reliability and groundedness.
Is #76b89b readable on white or black?
#76b89b has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.09:1 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.