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#77A5C0 — Pewter
#77A5C0 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 202° 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 #77A5C0
- f5f8fa
- d4e3eb
- b4cedd
- 94b9ce
- 74a4bf
- 548eb0
- 437592
- 345b72
- 264252
- 172832
- 080e11
Color schemes using #77A5C0
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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#77A5C0 FAQ
What color is #77A5C0?
#77A5C0 is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 202 degrees, 37% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #77A5C0?
#77A5C0 is rgb(119, 165, 192) in RGB, hsl(202, 37%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(38%, 14%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #77A5C0?
White text on this background reaches 2.65:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.93:1.
What colors go well with #77A5C0?
Its direct complement is #C09277. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C07781 and #C0B777 gives you contrast without the vibration.