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#76A7A5 — Pewter
#76A7A5 is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 178° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #76A7A5
- f6f9f9
- d9e7e6
- bcd4d4
- a0c2c1
- 83b0ae
- 679e9c
- 538280
- 416564
- 2f4948
- 1c2c2c
- 0a100f
Color schemes using #76A7A5
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#76A7A5 FAQ
What color is #76A7A5?
#76A7A5 is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 178 degrees, 22% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #76A7A5?
#76A7A5 is rgb(118, 167, 165) in RGB, hsl(178, 22%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(29%, 0%, 1%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #76A7A5?
White text on this background reaches 2.68:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.84:1.
What colors go well with #76A7A5?
Its direct complement is #A77678. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A77690 and #A78D76 gives you contrast without the vibration.