#779898 color
The hex color #779898 is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 46.7% red, 59.6% green and 59.6% blue (119, 152, 152).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 14% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 40% black.
The closest named color is Juniper (#6D9292), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.73:1).
#779898 color codes
| HEX | #779898 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(119, 152, 152) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(46.7%, 59.6%, 59.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 14%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 22%, 60%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 0%, 0%, 40%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.47, -11.38, -3.76) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.47, 11.99, 198.3) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(24.502, 28.644, 33.938) | |
| Decimal | 7837848 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #779898, 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 #779898 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.73:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #779898 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.73:1 | 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 #779898 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#949598Protanopia
no red cones#8d9098Deuteranopia
no green cones#6c9a98Tritanopia
no blue cones#929292Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #779898; }
.text { color: #779898; }
.border { border: 2px solid #779898; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(119 152 152 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #779898, #778898); }
Similar colors
#6d9292Juniper#75978fYucca#829f96Japanese Bonsai#72939eCavolo Nero#6c9da9Tranquili Teal#88aaaaHarbour Mist#5f9ea0Cadet Blue#84a9b0Stormy Waters
Questions
- What color is #779898?
- #779898 is a grayish cyan, closest to the named color Juniper. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #779898?
- The RGB value is 119, 152, 152: 119 red, 152 green and 152 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #779898?
- The complementary color is #987777, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #779898?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.73:1 and white text 3.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.