#78A3CA Hex Color
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This dusty blue carries a cool, unsaturated quality that feels steady and professional. Its muted tone works well in finance or tech interfaces where clarity is needed without overwhelming the user. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, #78a3ca serves as an effective, reliable background color. Pair it with soft cream tones to add warmth to an otherwise serious, controlled palette.
Questions about #78a3ca
What is #78a3ca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78a3ca is rgb(120, 163, 202), in HSL hsl(209, 44%, 63%) and in CMYK 41%, 19%, 0%, 21%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Is #78a3ca suitable for professional interfaces?
Yes, the muted nature of #78a3ca provides a steady, reliable background that reduces visual fatigue in complex dashboards. Its unsaturated character creates excellent contrast with dark text, making it a functional choice for finance or enterprise software interfaces that require clarity.
What colors pair best with #78a3ca?
Is #78a3ca readable on white or black?
#78a3ca has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.89:1 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.