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#778BC6 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #778BC6 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#778BC6 Color Information

#778BC6 RGB value is (119, 139, 198). The hex color red value is 119, green is 139, and blue is 198. Its HSL format shows a hue of 225°, saturation of 41 percent, and lightness of62 percent. The CMYK process values are 40 percent, 30 percent, 0 percent, 22percent.

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#778BC6 Color Meaning

Color #778BC6 suggests softened intellect, accessible calm, and atmospheric neutrality. Color #778BC6 is a desaturated blue with grey and subtle lavender undertones—evoking morning mist over calm water or frosted glass in institutional architecture. Unlike vibrant ceruleans, #778BC6 avoids dominance, favoring instead a tone of gentle clarity. In workplace psychology, such muted blues reduce perceived cognitive load in collaborative environments, making them ideal for shared digital workspaces and hybrid learning platforms. Color #778BC6 doesn’t command attention—#778BC6 invites focus. Functionally, color #778BC6 excels as a background or secondary hue in user interfaces where neutrality must still feel human. #778BC6 pairs effortlessly with warm greys, soft whites, and muted greens, creating palettes that feel modern without sterility. Digital accessibility tests confirm #778BC6 meets AA contrast standards when used with deep charcoal or navy text. Print reproduction is consistent across uncoated stocks, enhancing its use in editorial and educational publishing. Consumer studies show higher comfort ratings for dashboards using color #778BC6 versus pure greys. Symbolically, color #778BC6 represents thought that breathes. #778BC6 is not the blue of rigid logic but of flexible understanding. In spiritual contexts, #778BC6 mirrors the throat chakra’s receptive mode: listening as a form of clarity. Designers choose color #778BC6 when they want to signal openness without fragility. Its strength lies in its softness—a color that holds space for others to think.

Color Conversion

Convert #778BC6 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
#778BC6
RGB
rgb(119, 139, 198)
HSL
hsl(225°, 41%, 62%)
CMYK
cmyk(40%, 30%, 0%, 22%)
HSV
hsv(225°, 40%, 78%)
XYZ
27.0334 26.4644 57.1094
Yxy
26.4644 0.2444 0.2393
Hunter Lab
51.4436 0.8991 -4.2903
CIE-Lab
58.4752 7.8054 -32.8863

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red119 / 255 (47%)
47%
Green139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Blue198 / 255 (78%)
78%

CMYK Values

Cyan40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Magenta30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)22 / 100 (22%)
22%

Color Variations

#778BC6 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

#778BC6 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 #778BC6 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+)

3.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #778BC6 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

#778BC6

protanopia

#8080b8

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #778BC6;

Text Color

color: #778BC6;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #778BC6;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #778BC640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #778BC6;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #778BC6 0%, #364982 100%);

#778BC6 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #778BC6 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.