Color swatch image showing #779EC3 with RGB(119,158,195) values

#779EC3 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #779EC3 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#779EC3 Color Information

#779EC3 RGB value is (119, 158, 195). The hex color red value is 119, green is 158, and blue is 195. Its HSL format shows a hue of 209°, saturation of 39 percent, and lightness of 62 percent. The CMYK process values are 39 percent, 19 percent, 0 percent, 24 percent.

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#779EC3 Color Meaning

Color #779EC3 conveys tactical calm, aerial dominance, and strategic clarity. #779EC3 mid-tone blue—lighter than navy but cooler than sky—suggests command from above without arrogance. Psychologically, color #779EC3 promotes focus under pressure, making #779EC3 ideal for aviation dashboards, military training systems, and crisis-response interfaces where decisions must be swift and sound. Historically tied to aerospace supremacy, #779EC3 shade avoids both the warmth of friendship and the coldness of control. Spiritually, #779EC3 represents perspective earned through elevation—seeing the whole battlefield, not just your position. Use color #779EC3 when your brand must signal competence that observes, adapts, and leads without shouting.

Color Conversion

Convert #779EC3 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
#779EC3
RGB
rgb(119, 158, 195)
HSL
hsl(209°, 39%, 62%)
CMYK
cmyk(39%, 19%, 0%, 24%)
HSV
hsv(209°, 39%, 76%)
XYZ
29.6849 32.3158 56.3028
Yxy
32.3158 0.2509 0.2732
Hunter Lab
56.8470 -0.5445 -3.5383
CIE-Lab
63.6030 -3.8800 -23.2823

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red119 / 255 (47%)
47%
Green158 / 255 (62%)
62%
Blue195 / 255 (76%)
76%

CMYK Values

Cyan39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Magenta19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)24 / 100 (24%)
24%

Color Variations

#779EC3 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

#779EC3 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 #779EC3 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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#779EC3

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #779EC3 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

#779EC3

protanopia

#8888ba

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #779EC3;

Text Color

color: #779EC3;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #779EC3;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #779EC340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #779EC3;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #779EC3 0%, #385d80 100%);

#779EC3 Color FAQs

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