#779BA1 color
The hex color #779BA1 is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 46.7% red, 60.8% green and 63.1% blue (119, 155, 161).
Its hue angle is 189°, with 18% saturation and 55% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 37% black.
The closest named color is Tranquili Teal (#6C9DA9), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.99:1).
#779BA1 color codes
| HEX | #779BA1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(119, 155, 161) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(46.7%, 60.8%, 63.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(189, 18%, 55%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(189, 26%, 63%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 4%, 0%, 37%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.6, -10.91, -7.18) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.6, 13.06, 213.36) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.76, 29.937, 38.132) | |
| Decimal | 7838625 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #779BA1, 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 #779BA1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.99:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #779BA1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.99:1 | 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 #779BA1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9598a1Protanopia
no red cones#8e92a1Deuteranopia
no green cones#6a9e9dTritanopia
no blue cones#959595Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #779ba1; }
.text { color: #779ba1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #779ba1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(119 155 161 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #779ba1, #7786a1); }
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Questions
- What color is #779BA1?
- #779BA1 is a grayish cyan, closest to the named color Tranquili Teal. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #779BA1?
- The RGB value is 119, 155, 161: 119 red, 155 green and 161 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #779BA1?
- The complementary color is #A17D77, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #779BA1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.99:1 and white text 3.01:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.