#78A8B3 Hex Color
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#78a8b3 is a muted, dusty cyan with a cool blue-gray cast and very low saturation. Its soft, airy character suits spring layouts, baby products, communication tools, and aerospace branding. Use it as a supporting background tone with dark navy or charcoal accents; black text reaches about 8.1:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #78a8b3.
Questions about #78a8b3
What is #78a8b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78a8b3 is rgb(120, 168, 179), in HSL hsl(191, 28%, 59%) and in CMYK 33%, 6%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #78a8b3?
#78a8b3 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, warm cream, and muted coral, creating balanced palettes that preserve its calm blue-gray character while adding contrast or gentle warmth to interfaces, packaging, editorial layouts, and soft seasonal designs.
What mood does #78a8b3 create, and where can it be used?
#78a8b3 feels cool, muted, and airy because its blue-gray cast softens the cyan base, making it a good fit for spring layouts, baby products, communication tools, and aerospace-inspired interfaces that need a calm supporting tone.
Is #78a8b3 readable on white or black?
#78a8b3 has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.05:1 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.