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#77999C — Pewter
#77999C is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 185° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #77999C
- f6f8f9
- dbe4e5
- c0d0d1
- a4bbbd
- 89a7aa
- 6e9396
- 5a797c
- 465e60
- 324445
- 1e292a
- 0b0e0f
Color schemes using #77999C
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#77999C FAQ
What color is #77999C?
#77999C is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 185 degrees, 16% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #77999C?
#77999C is rgb(119, 153, 156) in RGB, hsl(185, 16%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 2%, 0%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #77999C?
White text on this background reaches 3.08:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.82:1.
What colors go well with #77999C?
Its direct complement is #9C7A77. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9C7787 and #9C8D77 gives you contrast without the vibration.