#77A08D color
The hex color #77A08D is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 46.7% red, 62.7% green and 55.3% blue (119, 160, 141).
Its hue angle is 152°, with 18% saturation and 55% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 37% black.
The closest named color is Parisian Patina (#7D9B89), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.2:1).
#77A08D color codes
| HEX | #77A08D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(119, 160, 141) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(46.7%, 62.7%, 55.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(152, 18%, 55%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(152, 26%, 63%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 12%, 37%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(62.5, -18.05, 5.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(62.5, 18.84, 163.34) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(24.985, 30.986, 29.859) | |
| Decimal | 7839885 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #77A08D, 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 #77A08D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.2:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #77A08D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.2:1 | 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 #77A08D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9e9a8cProtanopia
no red cones#97958eDeuteranopia
no green cones#6ea09aTritanopia
no blue cones#979797Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #77a08d; }
.text { color: #77a08d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #77a08d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(119 160 141 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #77a08d, #779ea0); }
Similar colors
#7d9b89Parisian Patina#80aa95Catnip#819e84Vineyard#67a195Emerald Oasis#839e83Basswood Green#849c8dMother Earth#8ba58fEnvy#8ca891OMGreen
Closest common color name: Juniper.
Questions
- What color is #77A08D?
- #77A08D is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Parisian Patina. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #77A08D?
- The RGB value is 119, 160, 141: 119 red, 160 green and 141 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #77A08D?
- The complementary color is #A0778A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #77A08D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.2:1 and white text 2.92:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.