#78B6DD Hex Color
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This unsaturated, airy blue sits comfortably between sky and steel. The hex code #78b6dd offers a clean, stable foundation for UI backgrounds or corporate branding, where it reads as accessible and professional. Because black text maintains a high contrast ratio against this shade, it works well for readable body copy. Pair it with soft charcoals rather than pure white to avoid a washed-out appearance.
Questions about #78b6dd
What is #78b6dd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78b6dd is rgb(120, 182, 221), in HSL hsl(203, 60%, 67%) and in CMYK 46%, 18%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #78b6dd?
#78b6dd works best when paired with deep, neutral tones rather than pure white to keep it from feeling washed out. It creates a sophisticated, balanced palette when combined with charcoal or soft slate grays for text and structural elements.
Is #78b6dd readable on white or black?
#78b6dd has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.53:1 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.