#77BB9A color
The hex color #77BB9A is a desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 46.7% red, 73.3% green and 60.4% blue (119, 187, 154).
Its hue angle is 151°, with 33% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 36% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Neptune Green (#7FBB9E), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.36:1).
#77BB9A color codes
| HEX | #77BB9A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(119, 187, 154) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(46.7%, 73.3%, 60.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(151, 33%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(151, 36%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 0%, 18%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.73, -28.89, 9.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.73, 30.56, 160.94) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.209, 41.794, 36.988) | |
| Decimal | 7846810 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #77BB9A, 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 #77BB9A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #77BB9A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.36:1 | 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 #77BB9A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b9b298Protanopia
no red cones#aeaa9cDeuteranopia
no green cones#67bbb2Tritanopia
no blue cones#adadadAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #77bb9a; }
.text { color: #77bb9a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #77bb9a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(119 187 154 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #77bb9a, #77babb); }
Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Medium Aquamarine.
Questions
- What color is #77BB9A?
- #77BB9A is a desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Neptune Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #77BB9A?
- The RGB value is 119, 187, 154: 119 red, 187 green and 154 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #77BB9A?
- The complementary color is #BB7798, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #77BB9A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.36:1 and white text 2.24:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.