#779C96 color
The hex color #779C96 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 46.7% red, 61.2% green and 58.8% blue (119, 156, 150).
Its hue angle is 170°, with 16% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 39% black.
The closest named color is Yucca (#75978F), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.98:1).
#779C96 color codes
| HEX | #779C96 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(119, 156, 150) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(46.7%, 61.2%, 58.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(170, 16%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(170, 24%, 61%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 0%, 4%, 39%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.57, -13.99, -1.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.57, 14.02, 184.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25, 29.9, 33.302) | |
| Decimal | 7838870 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #779C96, 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 #779C96 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.98:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #779C96 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.98:1 | 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 #779C96 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#989896Protanopia
no red cones#919397Deuteranopia
no green cones#6d9e9aTritanopia
no blue cones#959595Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #779c96; }
.text { color: #779c96; }
.border { border: 2px solid #779c96; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(119 156 150 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #779c96, #77909c); }
Similar colors
#75978fYucca#829f96Japanese Bonsai#6d9292Juniper#67a195Emerald Oasis#849c8dMother Earth#7d9b89Parisian Patina#88aaaaHarbour Mist#5f9ea0Cadet Blue
Questions
- What color is #779C96?
- #779C96 is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Yucca. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #779C96?
- The RGB value is 119, 156, 150: 119 red, 156 green and 150 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #779C96?
- The complementary color is #9C777D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #779C96?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.98:1 and white text 3.01:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.