#77B3D3 Hex Color
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#77b3d3 is a light, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and restrained saturation. Its softened character suggests peace, trust, and dependable control without feeling sterile. Use it as a supporting tone for healthcare, finance, security, or spring-themed layouts, especially behind dark text. The hex code #77b3d3 delivers about 9.2:1 contrast with black, enough for small body text.
Questions about #77b3d3
What is #77b3d3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #77b3d3 is rgb(119, 179, 211), in HSL hsl(201, 51%, 65%) and in CMYK 44%, 15%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #77b3d3?
#77b3d3 pairs well with charcoal for readable contrast, warm cream for a softer balance, and muted terracotta as a restrained complementary accent that keeps cool layouts from feeling flat.
Does #77b3d3 read warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#77b3d3 reads cool because its blue hue is softened by gray and its saturation stays moderate, creating a gentle, dependable mood suited to healthcare, finance, security, technology, and digital interfaces.
Is #77b3d3 readable on white or black?
#77b3d3 has a 2.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.17:1 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.