Information about #770EB3 color

#770EB3 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #770EB3 is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(119, 14, 179) (46.7% red, 5.5% green, 70.2% blue), or CMYK 24 / 65 / 0 / 30 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#770EB3 is a intensely saturated blue-purple violet that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Hurghada (#7911A2). Nearby in the Register you will also find Strong Mulberry (#7E00A8) and Kelly Purple (#8617BB).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(119, 14, 179)), which gives #770EB3 its character. If you plan to put text on a #770EB3 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.5:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #770EB3 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#770EB3 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#770EB3 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #770EB3

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#770EB3
  • RGB119, 14, 179
  • CMYK24, 65, 0, 30
  • CSSrgb(119, 14, 179)
  • HSL278°, 85%, 38%
  • HSL Precise278.182°, 85.492%, 37.843%
  • HSV278°, 92%, 70%
  • HSB278°, 92%, 70%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.467
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.055
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.702
  • GLSLvec3(0.467, 0.055, 0.702)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.467, 0.055, 0.702, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.467, 0.055, 0.702)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB46.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB5.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB70.2%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID770EB3
  • DECIMAL ID7802547
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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