#77A8B8 Hex Color
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#77a8b8 is a dusty, cool cyan-blue with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its soft, ashy lightness brings a peaceful, youthful feel to spring layouts, baby products, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting background or generous base, then add dark text because white can look washed out. The hex code is #77a8b8.
Questions about #77a8b8
What is #77a8b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #77a8b8 is rgb(119, 168, 184), in HSL hsl(195, 31%, 59%) and in CMYK 35%, 9%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #77a8b8?
#77a8b8 pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted coral, and warm cream, which sharpen its gray-blue base without overpowering its softness. Use charcoal or navy for text, and reserve coral for small accents in editorial, children’s, or technology palettes.
Is #77a8b8 readable on white or black?
#77a8b8 has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.07:1 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.