Color swatch image showing #76EDEF with RGB(118,237,239) values
Color swatch image showing #76EDEF with RGB(118,237,239) values

#76EDEF Color Meaning and Information

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

#76EDEF Color Information

#76EDEF RGB value is (118, 237, 239). The hex color red value is 118, green is 237, and blue is 239. Its HSL format shows a hue of 181°, saturation of 79 percent, and lightness of 70 percent. The CMYK process values are 51 percent, 1 percent, 0 percent, 6 percent.

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#76EDEF Color Meaning

Color #76EDEF pulses with digital energy, synthetic clarity, and futuristic optimism. Unlike natural blues tied to sky or sea, color #76EDEF 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 #76EDEF effective for call-to-action elements in user experience design. Research in color psychology shows that bright cyans like color #76EDEF accelerate perceived response time in interactive systems, likely due to their strong retinal contrast. Culturally, #76EDEF symbolizes innovation, connectivity, and boundaryless communication—the glow of a connected world. Spiritually, color #76EDEF represents the spark of insight, the moment data becomes understanding. #76EDEF does not calm; #76EDEF catalyzes.

Color Conversion

Convert #76EDEF 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
#76EDEF
RGB
rgb(118, 237, 239)
HSL
hsl(181°, 79%, 70%)
CMYK
cmyk(51%, 1%, 0%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(181°, 51%, 94%)
XYZ
53.3354 70.6519 92.4875
Yxy
70.6519 0.2464 0.3264
Hunter Lab
84.0547 -10.7976 -3.8550
CIE-Lab
87.3156 -32.9161 -11.2802

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red118 / 255 (46%)
46%
Green237 / 255 (93%)
93%
Blue239 / 255 (94%)
94%

CMYK Values

Cyan51 / 100 (51%)
51%
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#76EDEF 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

#76EDEF 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 #76EDEF 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
#76EDEF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #76EDEF 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

#76EDEF

protanopia

#aaabef

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #76EDEF;

Text Color

color: #76EDEF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #76EDEF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #76EDEF40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #76EDEF 0%, #16b6b9 100%);

#76EDEF Color FAQs

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