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#76B2AB — Pewter
#76B2AB is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 173° 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 #76B2AB
- f5f9f9
- d7e9e7
- b9d8d4
- 9bc7c2
- 7db6af
- 5fa59d
- 4d8881
- 3c6a65
- 2b4c48
- 1a2e2c
- 09100f
Color schemes using #76B2AB
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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#76B2AB FAQ
What color is #76B2AB?
#76B2AB is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 173 degrees, 28% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #76B2AB?
#76B2AB is rgb(118, 178, 171) in RGB, hsl(173, 28%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(34%, 0%, 4%, 30%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #76B2AB?
White text on this background reaches 2.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.73:1.
What colors go well with #76B2AB?
Its direct complement is #B2767D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B2769B and #B28D76 gives you contrast without the vibration.