#76A384 color
The hex color #76A384 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 46.3% red, 63.9% green and 51.8% blue (118, 163, 132).
Its hue angle is 139°, with 20% saturation and 55% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 28% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Vineyard (#819E84), a difference of 4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.34:1).
#76A384 color codes
| HEX | #76A384 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(118, 163, 132) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(46.3%, 63.9%, 51.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(139, 20%, 55%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(139, 28%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 0%, 19%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(63.1, -21.75, 11.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(63.1, 24.51, 152.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(24.732, 31.711, 26.643) | |
| Decimal | 7775108 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #76A384, 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 #76A384 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.34:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #76A384 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.34:1 | 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 #76A384 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a39c82Protanopia
no red cones#9b9786Deuteranopia
no green cones#6fa29aTritanopia
no blue cones#999999Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #76a384; }
.text { color: #76a384; }
.border { border: 2px solid #76a384; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(118 163 132 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #76a384, #76a39b); }
Similar colors
#819e84Vineyard#76ad83Green Goddess#6fa77aPrimavera#80aa95Catnip#839e83Basswood Green#84a97cVerdant Haven#8aa282Mistletoe#8ca891OMGreen
Closest common color name: Dark Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #76A384?
- #76A384 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Vineyard. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #76A384?
- The RGB value is 118, 163, 132: 118 red, 163 green and 132 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #76A384?
- The complementary color is #A37695, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #76A384?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.34:1 and white text 2.86:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.