Information about #77779C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #77779C belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(119, 119, 156) — 46.7% red, 46.7% green, 61.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 15 / 15 / 0 / 39. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#77779C is a softly toned classic blue that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Stained Red (#78779B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Rhythm (#777696) and Grayish Blue (#7D7DA8).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(119, 119, 156)), which gives #77779C its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #77779C: 4.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.3:1 for white. #77779C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#77779C color variations

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#77779C color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #77779C

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Stained Red color link
Stained Red

#78779B

Rhythm color link
Rhythm

#777696

Grayish Blue color link
Grayish Blue

#7D7DA8

Steel color link
Steel

#738595

Slate Gray color link
Slate Gray

#708090

Tsunami color link
Tsunami

#6B8393

Abacus color link
Abacus

#768993

Bluish Grey color link
Bluish Grey

#748B97

#77779C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#77779C
  • RGB119, 119, 156
  • CMYK15, 15, 0, 39
  • HSL240°, 16%, 54%
  • HSL Precise240°, 15.745%, 53.922%
  • HSV240°, 24%, 61%
  • HSB240°, 24%, 61%
  • HEX ID77779C
  • DECIMAL ID7829404
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB46.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB46.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB61.2%
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