#76C9BA Hex Color
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#76c9ba is a fresh, pastel teal that feels clean and modern. This hex code provides excellent contrast for black text, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds in wellness or tech designs. It reads best as a base color when paired with deep charcoal grays. Avoid overusing it in isolation, as it can appear slightly washed out against pure white interfaces.
Questions about #76c9ba
What is #76c9ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #76c9ba is rgb(118, 201, 186), in HSL hsl(169, 43%, 63%) and in CMYK 41%, 0%, 7%, 21%.
What colors work best alongside #76c9ba in a design scheme?
#76c9ba functions best when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or slate, which provide the necessary contrast to stop it from appearing washed out. For a vibrant, energetic palette, try pairing it with soft peach or coral accents to balance its inherent coolness.
Is #76c9ba a warm or cool tone?
#76c9ba sits firmly on the cool side of the spectrum, leaning heavily into blue and green undertones. Because of this, it conveys a sense of cleanliness and tranquility, making it ideal for healthcare, spa, or meditation-focused design projects.
Is #76c9ba readable on white or black?
#76c9ba has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.83:1 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.