#77AEAF Hex Color
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This muted, ashy cyan has a cool, dusty character that feels grounded rather than bright. Because #77aeaf offers excellent contrast with black text, it functions well as a readable background for UI interfaces or tech-focused branding. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or deep slate to emphasize its sophisticated, desaturated tones without washing out the overall design.
Questions about #77aeaf
What is #77aeaf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #77aeaf is rgb(119, 174, 175), in HSL hsl(181, 26%, 58%) and in CMYK 32%, 1%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #77aeaf?
Is #77aeaf readable on white or black?
#77aeaf has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.45:1 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.