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#779EBA Color Meaning and Information

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

#779EBA Color Information

#779EBA RGB value is (119, 158, 186). The hex color red value is 119, green is 158, and blue is 186. Its HSL format shows a hue of 205°, saturation of 33 percent, and lightness of60 percent. The CMYK process values are 36 percent, 15 percent, 0 percent, 27percent.

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#779EBA Color Meaning

Color #779EBA signifies transitional calm, nostalgic peace, and softening day. #779EBA soft, greyish-blue is the color of the sky in the hour after sunset, suggesting quiet reflection, the end of work, and gentle melancholy. Psychologically, color #779EBA soothes agitation, promotes gentle introspection, and marks a peaceful transition from activity to rest. #779EBA culturally references evening landscapes, vintage postcards, and the color of faded jeans worn soft. Spiritually, #779EBA color represents the grace of endings, clarity found in softening light, and the soul's transition from the external to the internal, embodying a serene and contemplative closure.

Color Conversion

Convert #779EBA 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
#779EBA
RGB
rgb(119, 158, 186)
HSL
hsl(205°, 33%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(36%, 15%, 0%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(205°, 36%, 73%)
XYZ
28.6975 31.9208 51.1032
Yxy
31.9208 0.2569 0.2857
Hunter Lab
56.4985 -0.8626 -2.7223
CIE-Lab
63.2774 -6.2802 -18.7417

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red119 / 255 (47%)
47%
Green158 / 255 (62%)
62%
Blue186 / 255 (73%)
73%

CMYK Values

Cyan36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Magenta15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#779EBA 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

#779EBA 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 #779EBA 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+)

2.84:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.84:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.84:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #779EBA 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

#779EBA

protanopia

#8888b3

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #779EBA;

Text Color

color: #779EBA;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #779EBA;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #779EBA40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #779EBA 0%, #3c5e77 100%);

#779EBA Color FAQs

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