#77ADCF Hex Color
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Far from a vivid azure, #77adcf is a dusty pastel blue with a gray undertone. Its muted, cool character suits healthcare branding, spring themes, and calm UI backgrounds, where black text reads clearly at about 8.7:1 contrast. That ashy cast comes from adding gray, so knowing what colors make gray helps when mixing a match. Pair it with rust or warm sand for balance.
Questions about #77adcf
What is #77adcf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #77adcf is rgb(119, 173, 207), in HSL hsl(203, 48%, 64%) and in CMYK 43%, 16%, 0%, 19%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #77adcf?
Warm accents like terracotta, rust, and soft coral bring out its gray undertone, while navy grounds it for a nautical or corporate palette. Avoid pale yellows, which can make it look washed out.
Is #77adcf readable on white or black?
#77adcf has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.66:1 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.