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#77B5DF Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #77B5DF including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#77B5DF Color Information

#77B5DF RGB value is (119, 181, 223). The hex color red value is 119, green is 181, and blue is 223. Its HSL format shows a hue of 204°, saturation of 62 percent, and lightness of67 percent. The CMYK process values are 47 percent, 19 percent, 0 percent, 13percent.

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#77B5DF Color Meaning

Color #77B5DF embodies clarity, open horizons, and clean technological optimism. #77B5DF soft sky blue leans slightly toward cyan, giving #77B5DF a crisp, breathable quality often associated with aviation, digital interfaces, and modern healthcare. Psychologically, color #77B5DF reduces stress by evoking cloudless skies and calm weather. Unlike deeper blues that suggest authority or melancholy, #77B5DF promotes approachability, transparency, and mental refreshment. #77B5DF serves well in user interfaces where cognitive load must remain low and trust must remain high. Historically, #77B5DF emerged as a named color with the rise of aerospace aesthetics in the mid-20th century. Today, color #77B5DF conveys a seamless blend of human and machine—cool but not cold, efficient but not sterile. In branding, #77B5DF appeals to eco-conscious tech firms, telehealth platforms, and clean energy startups. Spiritually, #77B5DF suggests ascension without detachment; #77B5DF lifts perspective while maintaining emotional accessibility. Use color #77B5DF when you need to signal reliability without rigidity, or innovation without intimidation.

Color Conversion

Convert #77B5DF 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
#77B5DF
RGB
rgb(119, 181, 223)
HSL
hsl(204°, 62%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(47%, 19%, 0%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(204°, 47%, 87%)
XYZ
37.4509 42.2974 76.0024
Yxy
42.2974 0.2405 0.2716
Hunter Lab
65.0365 -1.6637 -5.7409
CIE-Lab
71.0755 -8.7657 -27.2830

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red119 / 255 (47%)
47%
Green181 / 255 (71%)
71%
Blue223 / 255 (87%)
87%

CMYK Values

Cyan47 / 100 (47%)
47%
Magenta19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#77B5DF 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

#77B5DF 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 #77B5DF 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+)

2.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #77B5DF 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

#77B5DF

protanopia

#9292d5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #77B5DF;

Text Color

color: #77B5DF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #77B5DF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #77B5DF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #77B5DF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #77B5DF 0%, #266fa0 100%);

#77B5DF Color FAQs

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