#77B8E5 Hex Color
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This light, airy blue feels unsaturated and approachable, making it a natural fit for tech interfaces or healthcare branding. Because it is highly readable against black text, the hex code #77b8e5 works effectively as a large-scale background color without causing eye strain. Pair it with soft charcoals or deep slates to ground its airy quality, as it can feel too washed out when placed directly next to pure white.
Questions about #77b8e5
What is #77b8e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #77b8e5 is rgb(119, 184, 229), in HSL hsl(205, 68%, 68%) and in CMYK 48%, 20%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair best with the light blue #77b8e5?
This color anchors best when paired with deep neutrals like charcoal or slate, which provide the necessary contrast to keep it from looking washed out. Avoid placing #77b8e5 directly against pure white to ensure it maintains its airy, deliberate presence.
Is #77b8e5 readable on white or black?
#77b8e5 has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.77:1 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.