#777C8D color
The hex color #777C8D is a grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 46.7% red, 48.6% green and 55.3% blue (119, 124, 141).
Its hue angle is 226°, with 9% saturation and 51% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 12% magenta, 0% yellow and 45% black.
The closest named color is Abandoned Spaceship (#747A8A), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.05:1).
#777C8D color codes
| HEX | #777C8D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(119, 124, 141) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(46.7%, 48.6%, 55.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(226, 9%, 51%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(226, 16%, 55%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 12%, 0%, 45%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(52.13, 1.85, -9.82) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(52.13, 10, 280.64) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(19.622, 20.26, 28.071) | |
| Decimal | 7830669 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #777C8D, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #777C8D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.05:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #777C8D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.05:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #777C8D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#777d8eProtanopia
no red cones#767c8dDeuteranopia
no green cones#727f81Tritanopia
no blue cones#7c7c7cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #777c8d; }
.text { color: #777c8d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #777c8d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(119 124 141 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #777c8d, #7d778d); }
Similar colors
#747a8aAbandoned Spaceship#787e93Your Shadow#7e7d88Silver Surfer#79839bTempest#74819aStonewash#848393Mecha Metal#767d86Nocturnal#84838eIn the Twilight
Closest common color name: Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #777C8D?
- #777C8D is a grayish blue, closest to the named color Abandoned Spaceship. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #777C8D?
- The RGB value is 119, 124, 141: 119 red, 124 green and 141 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #777C8D?
- The complementary color is #8D8877, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #777C8D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.05:1 and white text 4.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.