#0A778C Hex Color
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Not a bright tropical cyan, this shade sits darker and more muted, with a cool teal undertone. The hex code #0a778c works well as a dominant base in tech and aerospace branding, where its low saturation reads steady and trustworthy. White text passes AA contrast on it at about 5.2:1, so it handles small body text. Pair it with warm neutrals like sand or terracotta to keep it from feeling clinical. For softer supporting tones, it helps to know what colors make gray when muting this cyan further.
Questions about #0a778c
What is #0a778c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a778c is rgb(10, 119, 140), in HSL hsl(190, 87%, 29%) and in CMYK 93%, 15%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #0a778c?
Warm neutrals like sand, terracotta, and soft coral balance the cool, muted character of #0a778c. For a tighter palette, pair it with deep navy and off-white for a calm, technical look that stays readable.
Is #0a778c readable on white or black?
#0a778c has a 5.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.03:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.