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Aqua Tone Soft#76BCBC
Cerulean Tone Soft#76B0BC
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Aqua Tone Soft vs Cerulean Tone Soft

A detailed comparison of #76BCBC and #76B0BC — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.11:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Tone Soft
Text on Cerulean Tone Soft

Color Properties

#76BCBC
HEX
#76B0BC
rgb(118, 188, 188)
RGB
rgb(118, 176, 188)
hsl(180, 34%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(190, 34%, 60%)
180°
Hue
190°
34%
Saturation
34%
60%
Lightness
60%
Teal
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #76BCBC, #76B0BC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.11:1, this pair does not meet WCAG guidelines for text. Use these colors as adjacent blocks, gradients, or decorative accents rather than text-on-background pairings.

These colors have a 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Aqua Tone Soft
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Cerulean Tone Soft
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