#0078AC Hex Color
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This cool, medium-toned blue offers a stable foundation for corporate branding or interface design. Because #0078ac sits in a balanced range of saturation, it avoids looking too vivid or washed out. Pair it with crisp white to maintain high readability, as white text hits a 4.9:1 contrast ratio against this hue. The hex code for this reliable shade is #0078ac.
Questions about #0078ac
What is #0078ac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0078ac is rgb(0, 120, 172), in HSL hsl(198, 100%, 34%) and in CMYK 100%, 30%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #0078ac?
This balanced blue looks best when paired with neutral tones like crisp whites or soft grays to maintain readability. For more vibrant combinations, try adding accents of terracotta or warm yellow, which create a complementary energy against the coolness of the blue.
Is #0078ac readable on white or black?
#0078ac has a 4.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.28:1 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.