Color #77DFCF Color / Colour Code #77DFCF
This page shows the hex color code for color #77dfcf (#77DFCF). The colour is a cyan tone with 62% saturation and 67% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #77DFCF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#77DFCF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 141, 171, and 201 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 171, 291, and 51 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #77DFCF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 171 and saturation at 62%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 171 to 216 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 171 with its complement at 351 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 #77DFCF
Lightness variations at hue 171 and 62% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #77DFCF
Design Use Cases for #77DFCF
Vibrant Brand Color
#77DFCF has a strong 62% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 67% lightness, #77DFCF 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
#77DFCF is in the cyan spectrum (hue 171). 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 #77DFCF (hue 171) to its complement at hue 351. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 201. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #77dfcf, #df7786);
CSS Code for #77DFCF
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About Color #77DFCF (#77DFCF)
#77DFCF is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 119 red, 223 green, and 207 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 171 degrees with 62% saturation and 67% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #77DFCF is 190/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 47% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #77DFCF against white is 1.59:1 and against black is 13.24:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.24:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DF7786 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #77DFCF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #77DF9B and #77BBDF, 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.
How to Explore Color #77DFCF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #77DFCF?
- #77DFCF is Color #77DFCF, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(119, 223, 207), HSL(171, 62%, 67%), and CMYK(47%, 0%, 7%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 190/255.
- Is #77DFCF accessible for text?
- Against white, #77DFCF has a contrast ratio of 1.59:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.24:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #77DFCF?
- The complementary colour is #DF7786 (hue 351). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #77DF9B and #77BBDF. The triadic palette adds #CF77DF and #DFCF77 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #77DFCF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #77dfcf; or rgb(119, 223, 207); or hsl(171, 62%, 67%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 171 62% 67%; 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.