#77AF9F Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #77af9f is a dusty teal with gray undertones and low saturation. Its soft, ashy character suits wellness, healthcare, spring, and technology designs without feeling childish. Use it as a dominant background with black text, which achieves about 8.4:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #77af9f.
Questions about #77af9f
What is #77af9f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #77af9f is rgb(119, 175, 159), in HSL hsl(163, 26%, 58%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 9%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #77af9f?
#77af9f pairs well with charcoal or near-black text, warm white backgrounds, and muted terracotta or burgundy accents, creating contrast while preserving its calm, dusty character; softer sage tones can support a monochromatic scheme.
Does #77af9f read warm or cool?
#77af9f reads as a cool, muted teal because its blue-green hue is softened by gray undertones and low saturation; it brings a quiet, ashy mood to wellness, healthcare, technology, and spring-focused visual systems.
Is #77af9f readable on white or black?
#77af9f has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.41:1 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.