#779B8A Hex Color
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Dusty teal with a clear gray cast. The hex code #779b8a reads muted rather than fresh, which makes it a steady base for wellness, healthcare, or hospitality branding. It pairs well with terracotta and warm cream, keeping it from going flat. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 6.8:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #779b8a
What is #779b8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #779b8a is rgb(119, 155, 138), in HSL hsl(152, 15%, 54%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 11%, 39%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #779b8a?
Warm accents like terracotta, dusty rose, and cream keep #779b8a from reading flat, since its gray undertone dulls cool companions. For text and darker elements, charcoal works better than pure black for a softer edge.
Is #779b8a readable on white or black?
#779b8a has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.83:1 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.