#769A93 color
The hex color #769A93 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 46.3% red, 60.4% green and 57.6% blue (118, 154, 147).
Its hue angle is 168°, with 15% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 40% black.
The closest named color is Yucca (#75978F), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.81:1).
#769A93 color codes
| HEX | #769A93 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(118, 154, 147) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(46.3%, 60.4%, 57.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(168, 15%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(168, 23%, 60%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 5%, 40%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.84, -13.91, -0.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.84, 13.92, 181.6) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(24.292, 29.068, 31.929) | |
| Decimal | 7772819 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #769A93, 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 #769A93 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.81:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #769A93 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.81:1 | Pass | Fail | 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 #769A93 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#979693Protanopia
no red cones#909194Deuteranopia
no green cones#6c9b98Tritanopia
no blue cones#939393Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #769a93; }
.text { color: #769a93; }
.border { border: 2px solid #769a93; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(118 154 147 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #769a93, #768f9a); }
Similar colors
#75978fYucca#829f96Japanese Bonsai#6d9292Juniper#7d9b89Parisian Patina#849c8dMother Earth#67a195Emerald Oasis#5f9ea0Cadet Blue#57958bMartian Cerulean
Questions
- What color is #769A93?
- #769A93 is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Yucca. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #769A93?
- The RGB value is 118, 154, 147: 118 red, 154 green and 147 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #769A93?
- The complementary color is #9A767D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #769A93?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.81:1 and white text 3.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.