#0078AB Hex Color
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The hex code #0078ab is a cool, moderately muted blue with a slight green undertone and medium-dark lightness. Its restrained character supports trust and reliability without feeling severe. Use it in finance, healthcare, technology, or government interfaces, especially as a strong base with white text, which reaches about 4.9:1 contrast for small body copy.
Questions about #0078ab
What is #0078ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0078ab is rgb(0, 120, 171), in HSL hsl(198, 100%, 34%) and in CMYK 100%, 30%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #0078ab?
The #0078ab hex color pairs well with warm off-white, charcoal, and muted terracotta, which soften its cool blue-green cast without making the palette feel flat. Use the warmer tone sparingly for calls to action or small highlights.
Is #0078ab readable on white or black?
#0078ab has a 4.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.27:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.