Information about #77898D color

#77898D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #77898D is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Desaturated and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(119, 137, 141) — 46.7% red, 53.7% green, 55.3% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 9 / 2 / 0 / 45. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#77898D presents itself as a muted, almost neutral neutral grey — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Alexandra's Eyes (#73888C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Abacus (#768993) and Regent Grey (#798488).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(119, 137, 141)), which gives #77898D its character. On this background, black text reaches a 5.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.7:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#77898D color variations

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#77898D 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 #77898D

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

Abacus color link
Abacus

#768993

Regent Grey color link
Regent Grey

#798488

Juniper color link
Juniper

#74918E

Revolution color link
Revolution

#7E848B

Gumbo color link
Gumbo

#718F8A

Steel color link
Steel

#738595

Bluish Grey color link
Bluish Grey

#748B97

Cold Grey color link
Cold Grey

#808A87

Steel Grey color link
Steel Grey

#6F828A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#77898D
  • RGB119, 137, 141
  • CMYK9, 2, 0, 45
  • CSSrgb(119, 137, 141)
  • HSL191°, 9%, 51%
  • HSL Precise190.909°, 8.8%, 50.98%
  • HSV191°, 16%, 55%
  • HSB191°, 16%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.467
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.537
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • GLSLvec3(0.467, 0.537, 0.553)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.467, 0.537, 0.553, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.467, 0.537, 0.553)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB46.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB53.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.3%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID77898D
  • DECIMAL ID7833997
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01