#77E8FF Hex Color
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Like sunlit shallow water, this pastel sky blue glows with a soft, cool sparkle. The hex code #77e8ff stays fresh rather than loud, thanks to its low saturation and high lightness. It shines as a background or accent in spring themes, baby products, and tech interfaces. Black text reads clearly on top at about 14.8:1 contrast. For paler versions, see what colors make white.
Questions about #77e8ff
What is #77e8ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #77e8ff is rgb(119, 232, 255), in HSL hsl(190, 100%, 73%) and in CMYK 53%, 9%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #77e8ff?
Deep navy and charcoal ground its lightness, while coral or peach add a warm counterpoint. Muted sage also works when you want a softer, spring-like palette without harsh contrast.
Is #77e8ff readable on white or black?
#77e8ff has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.77:1 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.