Color swatch image showing #777699 with RGB(119,118,153) values

#777699 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #777699 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#777699 Color Information

#777699 RGB value is (119, 118, 153). The hex color red value is 119, green is 118, and blue is 153. Its HSL format shows a hue of 242°, saturation of 15 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 22 percent, 23 percent, 0 percent, 40 percent.

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#777699 Color Meaning

Color #777699 conveys balance, composure, and reflective harmony. #777699 muted bluish-gray creates a neutral yet engaging atmosphere, encouraging mental focus without distraction. Psychologically, color #777699 supports calm observation, emotional equilibrium, and steady analytical thinking. #777699 fosters methodical action while maintaining awareness of context. Culturally, color #777699 aligns with urban design, modern aesthetics, and subtle sophistication. Spiritually, #777699 symbolizes emotional steadiness, thoughtful pacing, and the ability to move through life with balanced awareness.

Color Conversion

Convert #777699 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#777699
RGB
rgb(119, 118, 153)
HSL
hsl(242°, 15%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(22%, 23%, 0%, 40%)
HSV
hsv(242°, 23%, 60%)
XYZ
19.8360 19.1787 32.7934
Yxy
19.1787 0.2762 0.2671
Hunter Lab
43.7935 0.6544 -1.5375
CIE-Lab
50.8956 8.2365 -18.7246

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red119 / 255 (47%)
47%
Green118 / 255 (46%)
46%
Blue153 / 255 (60%)
60%

CMYK Values

Cyan22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Magenta23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)
40%

Color Variations

#777699 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#777699 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #777699 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #777699 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#777699

protanopia

#777791

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #777699;

Text Color

color: #777699;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #777699;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #77769940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #777699;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #777699 0%, #44445b 100%);

#777699 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #777699 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.