#778994 color
The hex color #778994 is a grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 46.7% red, 53.7% green and 58% blue (119, 137, 148).
Its hue angle is 203°, with 12% saturation and 52% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 20% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 42% black.
The closest named color is Stormy Oceans (#70818E), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.79:1).
#778994 color codes
| HEX | #778994 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(119, 137, 148) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(46.7%, 53.7%, 58%) | |
| HSL | hsl(203, 12%, 52%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(203, 20%, 58%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 7%, 0%, 42%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(56.04, -3.99, -8.04) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(56.04, 8.98, 243.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(21.897, 23.951, 31.48) | |
| Decimal | 7834004 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #778994, 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 #778994 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.79:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #778994 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.79:1 | 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 #778994 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#848895Protanopia
no red cones#808594Deuteranopia
no green cones#6f8c8cTritanopia
no blue cones#868686Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #778994; }
.text { color: #778994; }
.border { border: 2px solid #778994; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(119 137 148 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #778994, #777a94); }
Similar colors
#70818eStormy Oceans#778899Light Slate Gray#7c939dInland Waters#6a7f8bCitadel#708090Slate Gray#7d848bSerious Cloud#7f8793Sea Lion#7e8590Smoky Studio
Questions
- What color is #778994?
- #778994 is a grayish azure, closest to the named color Stormy Oceans. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #778994?
- The RGB value is 119, 137, 148: 119 red, 137 green and 148 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #778994?
- The complementary color is #948277, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #778994?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.79:1 and white text 3.63:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.