#78A0B4 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, this dusty blue has gray undertones and low saturation, giving it a steady, reliable feel. The hex code #78a0b4 suits finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding, especially as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal. Black text reads clearly against it, with about a 7.5:1 contrast ratio for accessible body copy.
Questions about #78a0b4
What is #78a0b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78a0b4 is rgb(120, 160, 180), in HSL hsl(200, 29%, 59%) and in CMYK 33%, 11%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #78a0b4?
Does #78a0b4 read as warm or cool?
#78a0b4 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue-green balance and gray undertones keep the hue subdued, giving interfaces a steady, dependable mood rather than a bright or energetic feel.
Is #78a0b4 readable on white or black?
#78a0b4 has a 2.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.48:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.