#778899
A medium, muted blue closely aligning with Lightslategray.
About #778899
The precise color #778899 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Lightslategray. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(119, 136, 153).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 22% cyan, 11% magenta, 0% yellow, and 40% black. The HSL representation is 210.0° hue, 14.3% saturation, and 53.3% lightness.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#778899
RGB119, 136, 153
HSL210.0°, 14.3%, 53.3%
CMYK22%, 11%, 0%, 40%
HSV210.0°, 22.2%, 60.0%
LAB55.9, -2.2, -11.1
XYZ22.2, 23.8, 33.6
Decimal7833753
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.64:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.77:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.48:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.90:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #778899;
}
.text-color {
color: #778899;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #778899;
}