Color #77DFEE Color / Colour Code #77DFEE
This page shows the hex color code for color #77dfee (#77DFEE). The colour is a cyan tone with 78% saturation and 70% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #77DFEE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#77DFEE paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 158, 188, and 218 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 188, 308, and 68 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #77DFEE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 188 and saturation at 78%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 188 to 233 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 188 with its complement at 8 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 #77DFEE
Lightness variations at hue 188 and 78% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #77DFEE
Design Use Cases for #77DFEE
Vibrant Brand Color
#77DFEE has a strong 78% 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.
Light Background Tint
#77DFEE at 70% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Clarity & Technology
#77DFEE is in the cyan spectrum (hue 188). 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 #77DFEE (hue 188) to its complement at hue 8. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 218. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #77dfee, #ee8777);
CSS Code for #77DFEE
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About Color #77DFEE (#77DFEE)
#77DFEE is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 119 red, 223 green, and 238 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 188 degrees with 78% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #77DFEE is 194/255 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 50% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #77DFEE against white is 1.55:1 and against black is 13.57:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.57:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EE8777 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #77DFEE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #77EEC2 and #77A3EE, 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 #77DFEE
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #77DFEE?
- #77DFEE is Color #77DFEE, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(119, 223, 238), HSL(188, 78%, 70%), and CMYK(50%, 6%, 0%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 194/255.
- Is #77DFEE accessible for text?
- Against white, #77DFEE has a contrast ratio of 1.55:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.57:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #77DFEE?
- The complementary colour is #EE8777 (hue 8). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #77EEC2 and #77A3EE. The triadic palette adds #EE77DE and #DEEE77 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #77DFEE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #77dfee; or rgb(119, 223, 238); or hsl(188, 78%, 70%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 188 78% 70%; 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.