Color #779285 Color / Colour Code #779285
This page shows the hex color code for color #779285 (#779285). The colour is a cyan tone with 11% saturation and 52% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #779285 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#779285 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 121, 151, and 181 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 151, 271, and 31 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #779285
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 151 and saturation at 11%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 151 to 196 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 151 with its complement at 331 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #779285
Lightness variations at hue 151 and 11% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #779285
Design Use Cases for #779285
Muted Accent Color
With 11% saturation, #779285 has a subtle, sophisticated quality. This level of desaturation works well for secondary buttons, inactive states, subtle borders, and backgrounds that need a hint of color without being distracting. Muted colors communicate restraint and professionalism.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 52% lightness, #779285 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Clarity & Technology
#779285 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 151). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #779285 (hue 151) to its complement at hue 331. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 181. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #779285, #927784);
CSS Code for #779285
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Colors visually similar to #779285 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #779285 (#779285)
#779285 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 119 red, 146 green, and 133 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 151 degrees with 11% saturation and 52% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #779285 is 136/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow, and 43% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #779285 against white is 3.37:1 and against black is 6.23:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 6.23:1.
The complementary colour #927784 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #779285. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #779278 and #779292, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #779285?
- #779285 is Color #779285, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(119, 146, 133), HSL(151, 11%, 52%), and CMYK(18%, 0%, 9%, 43%). Its perceived brightness is 136/255.
- Is #779285 accessible for text?
- Against white, #779285 has a contrast ratio of 3.37:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.23:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #779285?
- The complementary colour is #927784 (hue 331). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #779278 and #779292. The triadic palette adds #857792 and #928577 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #779285 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #779285; or rgb(119, 146, 133); or hsl(151, 11%, 52%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 151 11% 52%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.