#77ACAE Hex Color
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The hex code #77acae defines a pale, dusty cyan with a cool blue-green cast and very low saturation. Its ashy lightness gives layouts a soft, peaceful feel without becoming sugary. Use it as a supporting tone for spring, children’s products, technology, or communication designs, pairing it with navy or charcoal. Black text has about an 8.3:1 contrast ratio, making it suitable for readable body copy.
Questions about #77acae
What is #77acae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #77acae is rgb(119, 172, 174), in HSL hsl(182, 25%, 57%) and in CMYK 32%, 1%, 0%, 32%.
Does #77acae read as a warm or cool color?
#77acae reads cool because its muted blue-green mix carries a cyan cast, while its gray content softens the temperature and keeps the shade from feeling sharp or icy in most palettes and interfaces.
What colors pair well with #77acae?
Is #77acae readable on white or black?
#77acae has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.29:1 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.