#78A4BF Hex Color
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#78a4bf is a muted, ashy blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation. Its softened tone suggests trust and dependable control, making it useful for finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting color beside navy or warm charcoal. Black text has about 7.9:1 contrast, supporting accessible body copy. The hex code is #78a4bf.
Questions about #78a4bf
What is #78a4bf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78a4bf is rgb(120, 164, 191), in HSL hsl(203, 36%, 61%) and in CMYK 37%, 14%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #78a4bf?
Is #78a4bf a warm or cool color?
#78a4bf reads as a cool color because its blue base is softened with gray, creating a calm, dependable feel rather than the energy of a bright or warm blue hue.
Where does #78a4bf work best in a design?
#78a4bf works best as a calm supporting color in healthcare, finance, technology, and government interfaces, where its low saturation communicates stability without making screens feel as heavy as dark neutral backgrounds.
Is #78a4bf readable on white or black?
#78a4bf has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.86:1 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.