Color swatch image showing #779ECE with RGB(119,158,206) values

#779ECE Color Meaning and Information

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

#779ECE Color Information

#779ECE RGB value is (119, 158, 206). The hex color red value is 119, green is 158, and blue is 206. Its HSL format shows a hue of 213°, saturation of 47 percent, and lightness of 64 percent. The CMYK process values are 42 percent, 23 percent, 0 percent, 19 percent.

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#779ECE Color Meaning

Color #779ECE signifies nostalgic calm, soft memory, and gentle reassurance. #779ECE muted, greyish blue resembles faded denim, distant mountains on a hazy day, and weathered porch paint. Psychologically, color #779ECE soothes anxieties, evokes comforting memories, and promotes a sense of reliable, unpretentious peace. #779ECE culturally references Americana, vintage kitchenware, and the soft hues of a quiet seaside town. Spiritually, #779ECE 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 #779ECE 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
#779ECE
RGB
rgb(119, 158, 206)
HSL
hsl(213°, 47%, 64%)
CMYK
cmyk(42%, 23%, 0%, 19%)
HSV
hsv(213°, 42%, 81%)
XYZ
30.9752 32.8319 63.0971
Yxy
32.8319 0.2441 0.2587
Hunter Lab
57.2991 -0.1228 -4.6190
CIE-Lab
64.0246 -0.8515 -28.7692

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red119 / 255 (47%)
47%
Green158 / 255 (62%)
62%
Blue206 / 255 (81%)
81%

CMYK Values

Cyan42 / 100 (42%)
42%
Magenta23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)
19%

Color Variations

#779ECE 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

#779ECE 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 #779ECE 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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#779ECE

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #779ECE 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

#779ECE

protanopia

#8888c2

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #779ECE;

Text Color

color: #779ECE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #779ECE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #779ECE40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #779ECE 0%, #325a8b 100%);

#779ECE Color FAQs

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