#769E84 color
The hex color #769E84 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 46.3% red, 62% green and 51.8% blue (118, 158, 132).
Its hue angle is 141°, with 17% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 38% black.
The closest named color is Vineyard (#819E84), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.99:1).
#769E84 color codes
| HEX | #769E84 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(118, 158, 132) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(46.3%, 62%, 51.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(141, 17%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(141, 25%, 62%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 0%, 16%, 38%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.63, -19.18, 9.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.63, 21.28, 154.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(23.862, 29.97, 26.353) | |
| Decimal | 7773828 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #769E84, 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 #769E84 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.99:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #769E84 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.99:1 | 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 #769E84 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9e9883Protanopia
no red cones#979385Deuteranopia
no green cones#6f9d97Tritanopia
no blue cones#959595Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #769e84; }
.text { color: #769e84; }
.border { border: 2px solid #769e84; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(118 158 132 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #769e84, #769e98); }
Similar colors
#819e84Vineyard#839e83Basswood Green#7d9b89Parisian Patina#80aa95Catnip#8ba58fEnvy#8ca891OMGreen#8aa282Mistletoe#849c8dMother Earth
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #769E84?
- #769E84 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Vineyard. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #769E84?
- The RGB value is 118, 158, 132: 118 red, 158 green and 132 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #769E84?
- The complementary color is #9E7690, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #769E84?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.99:1 and white text 3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.