Color #76DFA2 Color / Colour Code #76DFA2
This page shows the hex color code for color #76dfa2 (#76DFA2). The colour is a green tone with 62% saturation and 67% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #76DFA2 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#76DFA2 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 115, 145, and 175 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 145, 265, and 25 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #76DFA2
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 145 and saturation at 62%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 145 to 190 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 145 with its complement at 325 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #76DFA2
Lightness variations at hue 145 and 62% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #76DFA2
Design Use Cases for #76DFA2
Vibrant Brand Color
#76DFA2 has a strong 62% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 67% lightness, #76DFA2 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Success & Growth Indicators
#76DFA2 falls in the green range (hue 145). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #76DFA2 (hue 145) to its complement at hue 325. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 175. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #76dfa2, #df77b4);
CSS Code for #76DFA2
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About Color #76DFA2 (#76DFA2)
#76DFA2 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 118 red, 223 green, and 162 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 145 degrees with 62% saturation and 67% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #76DFA2 is 185/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 47% cyan, 0% magenta, 27% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #76DFA2 against white is 1.63:1 and against black is 12.85:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.85:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DF77B4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #76DFA2. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #7FDF77 and #77DFD6, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #76DFA2
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #76DFA2?
- #76DFA2 is Color #76DFA2, a green color (colour) with RGB(118, 223, 162), HSL(145, 62%, 67%), and CMYK(47%, 0%, 27%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 185/255.
- Is #76DFA2 accessible for text?
- Against white, #76DFA2 has a contrast ratio of 1.63:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.85:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #76DFA2?
- The complementary colour is #DF77B4 (hue 325). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #7FDF77 and #77DFD6. The triadic palette adds #A277DF and #DFA277 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #76DFA2 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #76dfa2; or rgb(118, 223, 162); or hsl(145, 62%, 67%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 145 62% 67%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.