#77A3A6 Hex Color
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#77a3a6 is a dusty cyan with ashy gray undertones and very low saturation. Its softened lightness suggests trust, freedom, and clear thinking without the energy of a bright blue. Use it as a supporting tone in technology, communication, or aerospace palettes, pairing well with charcoal text. The hex code #77a3a6 also passes WCAG AA for small black body text.
Questions about #77a3a6
What is #77a3a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #77a3a6 is rgb(119, 163, 166), in HSL hsl(184, 21%, 56%) and in CMYK 28%, 2%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #77a3a6?
#77a3a6 pairs well with charcoal for readable contrast, muted terracotta for a restrained warm accent, and deep navy for structure, while warm off-white keeps its dusty blue-green character from feeling stark.
Is #77a3a6 warm or cool?
#77a3a6 reads cool because its cyan base and gray undertones outweigh its moderate lightness, while low saturation keeps the effect gentle rather than icy or highly saturated. Use it when a palette needs a softened, thoughtful blue-green instead of a vivid accent.
Is #77a3a6 readable on white or black?
#77a3a6 has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.57:1 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.