#779DA4 Hex Color
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Think of sea glass on an overcast day. That muted, ashy quality defines hex code #779da4, a cyan with most of its saturation stripped away. It reads best as a supporting tone or large background, where black text stays readable at about 7.1:1 contrast. Warm it up with terracotta accents to keep the gray undertone from going flat.
Questions about #779da4
What is #779da4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #779da4 is rgb(119, 157, 164), in HSL hsl(189, 20%, 55%) and in CMYK 27%, 4%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #779da4?
Warm earth tones like terracotta balance its cool gray undertone, while deep navy gives it a more serious, technical feel. Cream and warm whites also help keep it from looking washed out.
Is #779da4 readable on white or black?
#779da4 has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.14:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.