#78B7CC Hex Color
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With its desaturated, dusty character, #78b7cc functions best as a calming background color. This cool, ashy tone offers excellent readability for black text, making it a reliable choice for UI design and productivity apps. It feels soft and youthful without appearing childish. Pair this shade with deep charcoal or slate greys to anchor its airy presence in modern interface layouts.
Questions about #78b7cc
What is #78b7cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78b7cc is rgb(120, 183, 204), in HSL hsl(195, 45%, 64%) and in CMYK 41%, 10%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #78b7cc in UI design?
#78b7cc functions best when paired with deep neutrals like charcoal or slate greys to anchor its airy, desaturated presence. These dark contrasts provide necessary readability for text, creating a balanced, professional look for modern applications and productivity interfaces.
Does #78b7cc read as a warm or cool color?
#78b7cc is definitively a cool, ashy tone that leans toward blue and cyan. Its desaturated character keeps it from feeling overly vibrant, which helps it maintain a calming and soft aesthetic that works well in professional and wellness-focused design systems.
Is #78b7cc readable on white or black?
#78b7cc has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.44:1 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.