Sereni Teal color: hex code #76BAA8
Sereni Teal has the hex code #76BAA8. It is a desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 46.3% red, 72.9% green and 65.9% blue (118, 186, 168).
Its hue angle is 164°, with 33% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 37% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 27% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.36:1).
Sereni Teal (#76BAA8) color codes
| HEX | #76BAA8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(118, 186, 168) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(46.3%, 72.9%, 65.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(164, 33%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(164, 37%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 0%, 10%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.73, -25.65, 2.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.73, 25.76, 174.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(32.095, 41.795, 43.414) | |
| Decimal | 7781032 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Sereni Teal, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #76BAA8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #76BAA8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #76BAA8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b5b2a7Protanopia
no red cones#aaaaa9Deuteranopia
no green cones#61bcb5Tritanopia
no blue cones#adadadAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #76baa8; }
.text { color: #76baa8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #76baa8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(118 186 168 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #76baa8, #76aaba); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Medium Aquamarine.
See #76BAA8 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #76BAA8?
- #76BAA8 is a desaturated spring green known as Sereni Teal. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Sereni Teal?
- The RGB value is 118, 186, 168: 118 red, 186 green and 168 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Sereni Teal?
- The complementary color is #BA7688, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #76BAA8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.36:1 and white text 2.24:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.