Color swatch image showing #76EDF8 with RGB(118,237,248) values

#76EDF8 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #76EDF8 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#76EDF8 Color Information

#76EDF8 RGB value is (118, 237, 248). The hex color red value is 118, green is 237, and blue is 248. Its HSL format shows a hue of 185°, saturation of 90 percent, and lightness of 72 percent. The CMYK process values are 52 percent, 4 percent, 0 percent, 3 percent.

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#76EDF8 Color Meaning

Color #76EDF8 pulses with digital energy, synthetic clarity, and futuristic optimism. Unlike natural blues tied to sky or sea, color #76EDF8 is distinctly man-made—born from neon signs, LED displays, and sci-fi interfaces. Its high luminance and cyan-leaning tone create visual pop without the aggression of reds or yellows, making #76EDF8 effective for call-to-action elements in user experience design. Research in color psychology shows that bright cyans like color #76EDF8 accelerate perceived response time in interactive systems, likely due to their strong retinal contrast. Culturally, #76EDF8 symbolizes innovation, connectivity, and boundaryless communication—the glow of a connected world. Spiritually, color #76EDF8 represents the spark of insight, the moment data becomes understanding. #76EDF8 does not calm; #76EDF8 catalyzes.

Color Conversion

Convert #76EDF8 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#76EDF8
RGB
rgb(118, 237, 248)
HSL
hsl(185°, 90%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(52%, 4%, 0%, 3%)
HSV
hsv(185°, 52%, 97%)
XYZ
54.6987 71.1972 99.6665
Yxy
71.1972 0.2425 0.3156
Hunter Lab
84.3784 -10.1763 -5.5077
CIE-Lab
87.5807 -30.5746 -15.6023

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red118 / 255 (46%)
46%
Green237 / 255 (93%)
93%
Blue248 / 255 (97%)
97%

CMYK Values

Cyan52 / 100 (52%)
52%
Magenta4 / 100 (4%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)3 / 100 (3%)

Color Variations

#76EDF8 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#76EDF8 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #76EDF8 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#76EDF8

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #76EDF8 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#76EDF8

protanopia

#aaabf5

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #76EDF8;

Text Color

color: #76EDF8;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #76EDF8;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #76EDF840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #76EDF8;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #76EDF8 0%, #0bb9c9 100%);

#76EDF8 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #76EDF8 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.