#76BDB3 color
The hex color #76BDB3 is a desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 46.3% red, 74.1% green and 70.2% blue (118, 189, 179).
Its hue angle is 172°, with 35% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 38% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 26% black.
The closest named color is Mintnight (#7CBBAE), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.7:1).
#76BDB3 color codes
| HEX | #76BDB3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(118, 189, 179) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(46.3%, 74.1%, 70.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(172, 35%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(172, 38%, 74%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(38%, 0%, 5%, 26%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.89, -24.6, -1.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.89, 24.68, 184.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(33.802, 43.499, 49.254) | |
| Decimal | 7781811 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #76BDB3, 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 #76BDB3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #76BDB3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.7:1 | 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 #76BDB3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b7b6b3Protanopia
no red cones#aaacb4Deuteranopia
no green cones#5cc0baTritanopia
no blue cones#b0b0b0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #76bdb3; }
.text { color: #76bdb3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #76bdb3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(118 189 179 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #76bdb3, #76a4bd); }
Similar colors
#7cbbaeMintnight#76baa8Sereni Teal#85c2b2Seaborn#77c9c2Cyantific#6dafa7Turquoise Fantasies#77ccbbJolly Jade#52c1b3Treasured Teal#4dbbafTropical Escape
Closest common color name: Medium Turquoise.
Questions
- What color is #76BDB3?
- #76BDB3 is a desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Mintnight. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #76BDB3?
- The RGB value is 118, 189, 179: 118 red, 189 green and 179 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #76BDB3?
- The complementary color is #BD7680, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #76BDB3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.7:1 and white text 2.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.