Color swatch image showing #779ECF with RGB(119,158,207) values

#779ECF Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #779ECF including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#779ECF Color Information

#779ECF RGB value is (119, 158, 207). The hex color red value is 119, green is 158, and blue is 207. Its HSL format shows a hue of 213°, saturation of 48 percent, and lightness of 64 percent. The CMYK process values are 43 percent, 24 percent, 0 percent, 19 percent.

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#779ECF Color Meaning

Color #779ECF signifies nostalgic calm, soft memory, and gentle reassurance. #779ECF muted, greyish blue resembles faded denim, distant mountains on a hazy day, and weathered porch paint. Psychologically, color #779ECF soothes anxieties, evokes comforting memories, and promotes a sense of reliable, unpretentious peace. #779ECF culturally references Americana, vintage kitchenware, and the soft hues of a quiet seaside town. Spiritually, #779ECF color represents the comfort of the familiar, the softening effect of time, and clarity that is gentle rather than harsh, embodying a tender and widely accessible serenity.

Color Conversion

Convert #779ECF 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
#779ECF
RGB
rgb(119, 158, 207)
HSL
hsl(213°, 48%, 64%)
CMYK
cmyk(43%, 24%, 0%, 19%)
HSV
hsv(213°, 43%, 81%)
XYZ
31.0971 32.8807 63.7391
Yxy
32.8807 0.2435 0.2574
Hunter Lab
57.3417 -0.0826 -4.7220
CIE-Lab
64.0642 -0.5714 -29.2645

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red119 / 255 (47%)
47%
Green158 / 255 (62%)
62%
Blue207 / 255 (81%)
81%

CMYK Values

Cyan43 / 100 (43%)
43%
Magenta24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)
19%

Color Variations

#779ECF 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

#779ECF 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 #779ECF 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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#779ECF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #779ECF 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

#779ECF

protanopia

#8888c3

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #779ECF;

Text Color

color: #779ECF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #779ECF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #779ECF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #779ECF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #779ECF 0%, #315a8c 100%);

#779ECF Color FAQs

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