#77979C Color Information

Hex color code: #77979C

The hex color #77979C is a subtle cyan with RGB values of (119, 151, 156) and HSL of (188°, 16%, 54%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#77979C

RGB

119, 151, 156

HSL

188°, 16%, 54%

CMYK

24%, 3%, 0%, 39%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #77979C;
background-color: #77979C;
border-color: #77979C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #77979C;
border: 2px solid #77979C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#77979C]
text-[#77979C]
border-[#77979C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_77979C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #77979C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #77979C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #77979C; 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 #77979C; background-color: #77979C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #77979C20; border-left: 4px solid #77979C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #77979C; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #77979C in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

119, 151, 156

Red: 119 / Green: 151 / Blue: 156

HSL

188°, 16%, 54%

Hue: 188° / Saturation: 16% / Lightness: 54%

CMYK

24%, 3%, 0%, 39%

Cyan: 24% / Magenta: 3% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 39%

What color is #77979C?

#77979C is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9C7C77

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #77979C to RGB:

rgb(119, 151, 156)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #77979C to HSL:

hsl(188, 16%, 54%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #77979C to CMYK:

cmyk(24%, 3%, 0%, 39%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#77979C is a understated cyan color with RGB values of 119, 151, 156 and HSL of 188°, 16%, 54%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #77979C is #9C7C77, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #779C8F.

Use #77979C in CSS: color: #77979C or background-color: #77979C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #77979C

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.69:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #77979C?

#77979C is a understated cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #77979C?

#77979C in RGB is (119, 151, 156) - 119 red, 151 green, and 156 blue.

How to use #77979C in CSS?

Use #77979C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #77979C?

#9C7C77 (complementary), #779C8F (analogous), and #546F73 (lighter shade) work well with #77979C.