#77CAF9 Hex Color
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#77caf9 is a light, cool blue with a fresh cyan undertone and softened saturation. Its airy brightness suggests peace, trust, and youthful energy, making it effective for healthcare, finance, technology, and spring designs. Use it as a broad interface background with dark text; its 11.6:1 contrast supports clear small body text. The hex code is #77caf9.
Questions about #77caf9
What is #77caf9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #77caf9 is rgb(119, 202, 249), in HSL hsl(202, 92%, 72%) and in CMYK 52%, 19%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #77caf9?
Pair #77caf9 with navy, charcoal, or soft warm neutrals to ground its airy brightness; muted coral or peach accents add energy while preserving the blue's calm, fresh character in balanced layouts.
Is #77caf9 readable on white or black?
#77caf9 has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.60:1 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.