Information about #777699 color

#777699 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #777699 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(119, 118, 153) — 46.7% red, 46.3% green, 60% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 13 / 14 / 0 / 40. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#777699 is a gently muted blue that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Stained Red (#78779B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rhythm (#777696) and Slate Gray (#708090).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(119, 118, 153)), which gives #777699 its character. If you plan to put text on a #777699 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.3:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #777699 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#777699 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#777699 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 #777699

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

Slate Gray color link
Slate Gray

#708090

Steel color link
Steel

#738595

Grayish Blue color link
Grayish Blue

#7D7DA8

Skeletony color link
Skeletony

#777887

Tsunami color link
Tsunami

#6B8393

Grey Purple color link
Grey Purple

#826D8C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#777699
  • RGB119, 118, 153
  • CMYK13, 14, 0, 40
  • CSSrgb(119, 118, 153)
  • HSL242°, 15%, 53%
  • HSL Precise241.714°, 14.644%, 53.137%
  • HSV242°, 23%, 60%
  • HSB242°, 23%, 60%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.467
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.463
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.600
  • GLSLvec3(0.467, 0.463, 0.600)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.467, 0.463, 0.600, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.467, 0.463, 0.600)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB46.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB46.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB60%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID777699
  • DECIMAL ID7829145
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01