#76AEBC

#76AEBC

Color Values

HEX

#76AEBC

RGB

118, 174, 188

HSL

192.0, 34.3%, 60.0%

HSV

192.0, 37.2%, 73.7%

CMYK

37.2%, 7.4%, 0.0%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.717 0.0618 215.1

Properties

Color Psychology

True cyan sits at the boundary of blue and green in the visible spectrum, projecting futurism, precision, and digital innovation. It is a primary color in CMYK printing and RGB displays, giving it a distinctly technological identity. Cyan suggests cutting-edge thinking and clear communication.

Design Usage

Medium cyan is a staple in tech branding, cloud computing services, and developer tools. It works well for interactive elements, link hover states, and data visualization highlights. Because cyan is highly saturated, use it as an accent rather than a dominant color to avoid visual strain.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #76AEBC;
color: #76AEBC;
border-color: #76AEBC;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 400 #94A3B8

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.46:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

8.55:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #76AEBC?

RGB(118, 174, 188) · HSL(192.0, 34.3%, 60.0%) · CMYK(37.2%, 7.4%, 0.0%, 26.3%)

Does #76AEBC meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.46:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #76AEBC?

Use 000000 text on a #76AEBC background; contrast on black is 8.55:1.