#778F8F Color Information

Hex color code: #778F8F

The hex color #778F8F is a balanced cyan with RGB values of (119, 143, 143) and HSL of (180°, 10%, 51%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:

Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#778F8F

RGB

119, 143, 143

HSL

180°, 10%, 51%

CMYK

17%, 0%, 0%, 44%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #778F8F;
background-color: #778F8F;
border-color: #778F8F;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #778F8F;
border: 2px solid #778F8F;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#778F8F]
text-[#778F8F]
border-[#778F8F]
shadow-[0_0_10px_778F8F]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #778F8F, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #778F8F; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #778F8F; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #778F8F; background-color: #778F8F15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #778F8F20; border-left: 4px solid #778F8F; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #778F8F; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #778F8F in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

119, 143, 143

Red: 119 / Green: 143 / Blue: 143

HSL

180°, 10%, 51%

Hue: 180° / Saturation: 10% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

17%, 0%, 0%, 44%

Cyan: 17% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 44%

What color is #778F8F?

#778F8F is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8F7676

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #778F8F to RGB:

rgb(119, 143, 143)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #778F8F to HSL:

hsl(180, 10%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #778F8F to CMYK:

cmyk(17%, 0%, 0%, 44%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral cyan tone, #778F8F has RGB (119, 143, 143) and HSL (180°, 10%, 51%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #778F8F is #8F7676, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #768F82.

Use #778F8F in CSS: color: #778F8F or background-color: #778F8F. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #778F8F

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 6.11:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #778F8F?

#778F8F is a neutral cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #778F8F?

#778F8F in RGB is (119, 143, 143) - 119 red, 143 green, and 143 blue.

How to use #778F8F in CSS?

Use #778F8F directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #778F8F?

#8F7676 (complementary), #768F82 (analogous), and #536565 (lighter shade) work well with #778F8F.