#779CA2 color
The hex color #779CA2 is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 46.7% red, 61.2% green and 63.5% blue (119, 156, 162).
Its hue angle is 188°, with 19% saturation and 55% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 27% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Tranquili Teal (#6C9DA9), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.06:1).
#779CA2 color codes
| HEX | #779CA2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(119, 156, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(46.7%, 61.2%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(188, 19%, 55%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(188, 27%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 4%, 0%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.92, -11.21, -7.27) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.92, 13.36, 212.98) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(26.016, 30.306, 38.654) | |
| Decimal | 7838882 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #779CA2, 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 #779CA2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #779CA2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.06:1 | Pass | Pass | 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 #779CA2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9699a2Protanopia
no red cones#8e93a2Deuteranopia
no green cones#699f9eTritanopia
no blue cones#969696Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #779ca2; }
.text { color: #779ca2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #779ca2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(119 156 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #779ca2, #7787a2); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #779CA2?
- #779CA2 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 #779CA2?
- The RGB value is 119, 156, 162: 119 red, 156 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #779CA2?
- The complementary color is #A27D77, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #779CA2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.06:1 and white text 2.97:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.