#77869E Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue feels understated and professional. It lacks high saturation, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds or corporate branding where clarity is preferred over energy. Since it holds a strong 5.7:1 contrast ratio against black text, it works well for readable body copy. The hex code for this ashy tone is #77869e. It pairs best with crisp whites or warm grays.
Questions about #77869e
What is #77869e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #77869e is rgb(119, 134, 158), in HSL hsl(217, 17%, 54%) and in CMYK 25%, 15%, 0%, 38%.
What design environments benefit most from #77869e?
#77869e works best in corporate UI design and minimalist branding where clarity is prioritized over high energy. Its low saturation keeps the interface feeling grounded and calm, while providing enough contrast against white or light backgrounds to ensure text remains perfectly readable.
Is #77869e readable on white or black?
#77869e has a 3.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.68:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.