#78AF74 Hex Color
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Reach for #78af74 when a design needs a soft, natural backdrop, think spring packaging or a wellness brand layout. This unsaturated pastel green carries a faint yellow undertone and reads gentle rather than fresh. Its low saturation makes it best as a dominant base or large background rather than a small accent. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal, both of which keep it from washing out.
Questions about #78af74
What is #78af74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78af74 is rgb(120, 175, 116), in HSL hsl(116, 27%, 57%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 34%, 31%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #78af74?
Deep plum and charcoal both sharpen this soft green without overpowering its muted character. For something warmer, terracotta adds contrast while keeping the palette grounded and natural.
Is #78af74 readable on white or black?
#78af74 has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.18:1 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.