#779AA7 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #779aa7 is a dusty cyan with gray undertones and low saturation. Its airy blue-green cast suggests freedom, trust, and refreshing clarity, making it useful for communication, technology, aerospace, and productivity interfaces. Use the hex code #779aa7 as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm white; black text achieves about 7.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #779aa7
What is #779aa7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #779aa7 is rgb(119, 154, 167), in HSL hsl(196, 21%, 56%) and in CMYK 29%, 8%, 0%, 35%.
Is #779aa7 warm or cool?
#779aa7 reads as a cool color because its dusty cyan base leans blue-green, while gray undertones soften the chill and keep it calm rather than icy without feeling stark or overly bright. It suits airy layouts, productivity tools, and communication-focused designs.
What colors pair well with #779aa7?
Pair #779aa7 with charcoal for grounded text and warm white for a softer, balanced interface; its muted cyan cast also works well beside navy or restrained terracotta accents in supporting roles.
Is #779aa7 readable on white or black?
#779aa7 has a 3.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.96:1 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.